UPCOMING Events

2012 Bobby Jackson Foundation Golf Tournament -

Date and Location TBD

PAST EVENTS

2011 Bobby Jackson Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Catta Verdera Country Club in Sacramento Valley. Proceeds benefited Susan G. Komen and Camp Kesem.

A Night with Dona and Bobby on February 11, 2011 hosted by Nevaeh. All proceeds benefited the Bobby Jackson Foundation.

Bobby Jackson played in Camp Kesem's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 25, 2010 at MountainGate Cuntry Club in Los Angeles.

The Bobby Jackson Golf Tournament Fundraiser will take place August 16, 2010 at Catta Verdera Country Club Golf Course in Sacramento, CA. Click on the image below for more information.

The Bobby Jackson Action Classic took place June 18-20 2010 in Salisbury, NC. A huge thanks to all of the middle school, high school, and adult basketball teams that participated! Click here for more details.

Bobby Jackson visits the Sutter Childrens Center

Bobby Jackson at the Athletes vs Cancer Celebrity Golf Invitational - August 8, 2009 Proceeds benefited the Matt Barnes Foundation.

Our Mission

NBA Star Bobby Jackson established The Bobby Jackson Foundation at The Giving Back Fund to assist children in California who have lost a parent due to cancer or have a parent that has cancer. The Foundation helps children develop coping skills and connects them with other children who are in similar circumstances. Bobby was inspired to start the Foundation following the death of his mother Sarah in 2003.

“Cancer is certainly a difficult thing. We all know someone who has dealt with this illness in some way. However, children who have a parent with cancer are often overlooked. It is very difficult to see someone close to you go through such a tragic disease, especially as a young person.”

“We want the kids to know that they are not alone in this struggle. In some small way, we want to provide these children with glimpses of hope in what can be a very difficult time,” Jackson stated.

Future grant guidelines will be posted to this web site.

in the news

2011 Golf Tournament RAISES MONEY FOR SUSAN g. kOMEN sACRAMENTO AND cAMP kESEM

On September 26, the Bobby Jackson Foundation hosted a golf tournament at the Catta Verdera Country Club. Tournament proceeds benefited the Sacramento Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Camp Kesem.

500 Dinners for 500 Families
Free Turkey Dinner Giveaway

In the spirit of generosity, community and looking out for our fellow human beings, tree of hope funding, Deon Taylor Enterprises, The Bobby Jackson Foundation and our friends Danny Glover and Mark S. Allen gave away 500 turkey dinners on December 20th at the Country Club Plaza to single-parent families and needy families affected by the struggling economy, loss of jobs, disabilities, abuse and other needs. Besides the food giveaway, there were many surprises for participating families such as guest celebrities, live music, a live radio remote, live online streaming, visits from local political dignitaries, other freebies and a special and very heartfelt surprise from the children of the Elk Grove Montessori School.

BOBBY JACKSON DISTRIBUTES EMERGENCY GRANT TO CAMP

The Foundation kicked off with an emergency grant to Kids Konnected, a non-profit organization that provides camps free of charge for children who had or currently have a parent with cancer. Fifteen children had been placed on the waiting list to attend the camp. The Bobby Jackson Foundation provided the financial support to ensure these kids can attend.

“Kids Konnected Summer Camps provide a safe haven for children and teens who have a parent with cancer or who have lost a parent due to cancer. We are thankful to The Bobby Jackson Foundation for helping underprivileged youth attend camp,” said Dave Peters, Executive Director of Kids Konnected.