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How an NFL Legend is Changing Kids’ Futures
11/21/2025
How an NFL Legend is Changing Kids’ Futures
On this episode of KC Cares, Kansas City's Nonprofit Voice: Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values. Find out more at kccaresonline.org
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