Wisconsin football: Jordan Turner's impact going beyond the field

For Turner, the opportunity to give back is a long-time coming after growing up with a strong support network around him. "Throughout the course of my childhood, I have benefited greatly from the generous support and encouragement I received from my community, whether it be purchasing popcorn for my Cub Scout Troop, raffle tickets for my Pop Warner Youth Football team, or backpacks and school supplies as I started a new school year. Now it's my turn to help give back in a big way," Turner said.  

The son of a Wisconsin alum, Turner remembers his mother always donating backpacks around this time of the year when he grew up. "She told me that she feels like everyone should have an even start when it comes to school, but you know not everyone can buy all of the supplies you need, so that's one of her strongest passions, helping little kids start off school," Turner said of his mother, Carol Turner.  

Old enough to look back on the experience, Turner understands it is now his turn to further aid area students. The personal finance major hopes to continue to be involved with The Road Home Dane County going forward and push to make a difference in the Madison area.  

If you would like to donate or become involved with the ongoing effort to help Dane County residents, you can do so here on The Road Home's website. 

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