Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Lydia W. Smith Foundation


Whitney interviews Robert Mackey former NFL linebacker and founder of the J. Zemar Premium Brand

Robert is best known for founding the Lydia W. Smith Foundation a not-for-profit organization, named after Robert’s motherThe foundation raises funds to provide financial relief for patients with sickle cell anemia. 

He also discusses what the proceeds of the event will fund such as providing insurance to patients for a 12 month period, and patient support with needs such as household bills, like mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries, etc.


W3! also interviews Robert's Aunt, Daisy Mitchell, who is affected by sickle cell anemia.  
  
DC Crenshaw, Food and Lifestyle Personality and supporter and friend of foundation and David Diaz, former welterweight champion boxer, also join WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY to shed even more light on this wonderful foundation.


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