He lost his mother, raised his siblings while still in college, then used his NFL success to change other families’ lives.

Warrick Dunn was only 18 when his mother, Baton Rouge police officer Betty Smothers, was killed while working a security job.

Overnight, he had to help raise his five younger siblings while still chasing his dream.

He made it to the NFL, but his greatest legacy came off the field.I

nspired by his mother’s dream of owning a home, Dunn spent millions helping single mothers become homeowners, covering down payments, furnishing homes, and giving families a fresh start.

He turned pain into purpose, and gave other families the stability his own family once lost. ❤️

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