Foundation56 seeks to support and devote resources to changing and saving communities and lives. Through its signature programs, Soul Survivors, a program designed to create breast cancer awareness, promote early detection and provide screening opportunities; and The James Gang, youth-centered initiatives that encourage positive youth development, Foundation56 aims to make a difference.

Vision:

We endeavor to create more and better opportunities for healthy, safe and positive living by tackling issues that impact women, youth, families and communities.

Foundation56, a donor advised fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, was created by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie James (#56). His commitment to this vision is explained in the following statement:

“Losing my mother to breast cancer in February 2002 connects me to this issue and knowing that the women, men and families will be touched by Soul Survivors gives me the personal satisfaction knowing that I am truly making a difference. I want to serve as a voice to encourage men - husbands, fathers, brothers and other men to send a message to women… a message of hope, of strength and a message of life, a message that breast cancer doesn’t just affect women, it affects the entire family.”