ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE

Leonard A. Marshall Jr. is not only a football legend but a devoted mentor, advocate, and national voice for positive change.

He actively supports:

  • CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) awareness
  • Raising awareness & advancing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and dementia.
  • Player safety reforms
  • Leadership development in sports and education
  • Children with autism
  • Reducing gun violence in our communities

Leonard brings authenticity and experience to conversations around athlete health and community leadership, using his voice to spotlight issues that matter.

 

As part of his long-standing commitment to protecting athletes, Leonard serves on the board of the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

He works closely with the organization to advocate for safer sports, education, and research-based strategies to prevent traumatic brain injuries in youth and professional athletics alike.

Learn more at Concussion Legacy Foundation

As part of his ongoing advocacy for brain health, Leonard supports CaringKind, New York City’s leading organization in Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving.

Drawing from his personal experience with CTE, Leonard uses his voice to raise awareness for individuals and families navigating cognitive decline—amplifying CaringKind’s mission of education, support, and compassionate care.

Learn more at caringkindnyc.org

Leonard serves on the Patient Advisory Council for Pike, a groundbreaking biotech company focused on advancing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and dementia.

Leveraging his lived experience with CTE, Leonard helps shape patient-centered solutions for those suffering from agitation, anxiety, and cognitive decline—supporting Pike’s mission to bring safer, more effective, and continuous delivery treatments to patients and caregivers.

Learn more at piketx.com

Founded by Leonard Marshall & Vic Bakunoff, BTV70 is a national campaign focused on addressing urban gun violence through education, community engagement, and mentorship. As the face of this growing movement, Leonard works with schools, local leaders, and youth to foster safer environments and advocate for non-violence.

Learn more at bagtheviolence.org