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Former Idaho Football Player Helps Denver Kids Get Ready For School

DENVER (CBS4) - A Denver-based nonprofit came together on Saturday to give out new backpacks stuffed with school supplies. Only The Strong Foundation hosted the annual Burgers & Bags event at Silverman Park.

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Former Idaho State Football player Marcus Jackson founded the organization. It helps at-risk youth and minority children in Denver's Montbello neighborhood where he grew up.

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This year, children could also get school and sport physicals for free.

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