Justin Jackson selected as Mavericks nominee for October NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Posted Oct 29, 2019
The Dallas Mavericks have selected Justin Jackson as the team’s nominee for the October NBA Cares Community Assist Award for his efforts to recognize, celebrate, and support children with Down syndrome. Justin and his wife, Brooke, hope to change the world’s views of people with special needs and amplify a message that everyone should be accepted. (Dallas Mavericks)

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