Jovante Woods Foundation Seeks $600,000 in Donations to Support Testing and Educational Programs in Communities with High Incidence of Asthma
LAS VEGAS and CINCINNATI, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbert "Ickey" Woods and the Jovante Woods Foundation today announced the kick-off of the "Score 6 for 24" fundraising campaign at the organization's annual golf tournament in Las Vegas. In memory of Jovante, who wore No. 24 as a high-school football player, the Foundation is seeking $600,000 in donations to support the continued expansion of its asthma testing and educational initiatives geared toward families with children susceptible to the disease. Jovante died following an acute asthma attack after football practice in August 2010. Click here to donate online.
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