Player: Marquis Daniels
Sport: Basketball, NBA
Team: Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics
Website: Q6 Foundation
Mission/Info:(Via the website): Since 2007, Daniels has been able to expand the reach of the foundation to not only Orlando, but also Dallas, Indianapolis and Boston, as a result of playing for the Mavericks, Pacers and Celtics. With the help of people like you, the Q6 Foundation can continue to impact of countless children in need!
Last July, the Q6 Foundation paired with Feed the Children and gave 400 Parramore families boxes of food and personal care items at the Orlando Downtown Recreation Center. Larry Jones, founder and president of Feed the Children, said, “Because of Marquis Daniels’ commitment to his hometown Parramore community… lives will be changed, and for that, I want to say a big ‘Thank you’ on behalf of everyone he is helping in his community.”
The Q6 Foundation also provides scholarships to young students who desire to expand their minds and increase their potential of success. Earning a sociology degree from Auburn University, he serves as an inspiration to others on and off the court and encourages kids to earn good grades and stay out of trouble. He rewards kids that he mentors who earn As & Bs in school with NBA tickets and motivates them to achieve greatness.
