The Lydia & Dexter Manley Foundation raises money to ensure all children in Washington, DC have access to literacy resources and opportunities to read. When children learn to read, they are forever free to achieve their goals, ensuring our next generation, even those with the fewest resources, are prepared to succeed in school and life. When you support the foundation, your gift is directed to carefully vetted nonprofit partners in the Washington, DC community that work directly with students to improve literacy. Our inaugural partner in this work is Reach, Incorporated. Thank you for joining us in our quest to SACK illiteracy in Washington, DC.
Reach Incorporated develops grade-level readers and capable leaders by preparing teens to serve as tutors and role models for younger students, resulting in improved literacy outcomes for both.
Dexter Manley, nicknamed the "Secretary of Defense" was born in Houston, Texas. He is an American legend. Mr. Manley was drafted in the fifth round (119th overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, where he would play for nine seasons. During his career with the Redskins, he won two Super Bowl titles, was a Pro Bowler in 1986 when he recorded 18.5 sacks; a Two-Time All-Pro Defensive Lineman of the year in 1986; has been nominated for the Pro-Football Hall of Fame every year since 1996; and is the Redskins All-time sack leader. Mr. Manley is in the Redskins Ring of Honor and is one of the 70 Greatest Redskin Players! Officially, Mr. Manley had 97.5 quarterback sacks with the Redskins. His career sack total rises to 103.5 when the 6.5 sacks he had his rookie year of 1981(when sacks were not yet an official statistic) are included. After his career in the United States ended, he revealed that he was functionally illiterate, despite having studied at Oklahoma State University for four years. He sacked illiteracy when he successfully completed all of the reading courses at the Washington Lab School, one of the leading schools for children and adults with learning disabilities. Upon completion of the Washington Lab School Manley testified before Congress about his educational journey. Presently, Mr. Manley is a philanthropist with the mission to bring forth positive life transformation and direction for America's youth through Literacy Programs.
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