Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard announced the establishment of the Maniac Foundation on Tuesday.
As announced in the official release, the foundation “is dedicated to transforming communities through education, wellness, serving families in need and other charitable causes. The foundation will support its mission through a variety of initiatives including children’s health and wellness programs, providing resources for families in need, and Math Maniacs – an educational program designed to encourage kids to fall in love math.”
Leonard has been a massive figure in the community since joining the Colts as a second-round pick in 2018. Not only has he been a leader in the locker room, but he’s also had a major impact off the field.
“Indianapolis has been my home for the past three years – this community has given me so much and I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to give back,” said Leonard in a statement. “I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the Maniac Foundation and look forward to the impact we will be able to make in Indianapolis and my hometown, Lake View, SC.”
Excited to announce the launch of the Maniac Foundation! @ManiacCares is dedicated to transforming communities through education, wellness, serving families in need and other charitable causes. https://t.co/NBnTEqAdLb pic.twitter.com/nRChgAHPbW
— Darius Leonard (@dsleon45) March 2, 2021
The website for Leonard’s newly established foundation can be found at Maniacfoundation.org while also on Twitter and Instagram under the handle @ManiacCares.
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