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WATCH: Titusville Native, New York Jets Safety JT Hassell Headlines ‘SMILE AGAIN’ Event

By  //  March 13, 2021

free event will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gibson Youth Center

ABOVE VIDEO: Titusville Native, New York Jets Safety JT Hassell Headlines ‘SMILE AGAIN’ event at Gibson Youth Center in Titusville.

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BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – Former Florida Tech Panther and now pro football player JT Hassell talks about the SMILE AGAIN! event set for Saturday, March 13 in Titusville.

The single-day, the free event was at the Gibson Youth Center football fields, located at 835 Sycamore Street in Titusville.

The single-day, the free event was at the Gibson Youth Center football fields, located at 835 Sycamore Street in Titusville.

The event reinforced healthy dental hygiene habits and community resource information.

Tara Gibson, CEO/Co-Founder of All Black, was inspired to create this event from her personal journey with oral health care.

The organization’s mission is to strengthen minority communities through partnering with corporations and notable sports and entertainment figures to foster long-lasting healthier lifestyle choices.

The organization’s mission is to strengthen minority communities through partnering with corporations and notable sports and entertainment figures to foster long-lasting healthier lifestyle choices.

“The power of a healthy smile is underrated,” said Gibson.

“It can change someone’s entire outlook on life, uplift their self-esteem and confidence. We want to change the negative narrative by promoting a healthier way of living, and we believe that the first step is practicing daily self-care.”

“It can change someone’s entire outlook on life, uplift their self-esteem and confidence. We want to change the negative narrative by promoting a healthier way of living, and we believe that the first step is practicing daily self-care.”

SPACE COAST DAILY TV: JT Hassell, a 2019 Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame inductee, set Florida Tech records for total tackles and solo tackles in a game and was named to four All-American teams, which included first-team All-America by both the American Football Coaches Association and the D2CCA, and a second-team All-American by the Associated Press.

Hassell, a second-year NFL player with stints in Cleveland, New England and with the New York Jets is a former Titusville Terrier and Astronaut War Eagle, recently authored, “Ups and Downs,” chronicling his football journey.

A devoted father and co-founder of the Keep Going Foundation, Hassell was born with only two fingers on his left hand. Against all odds, he achieved his dream of playing in the NFL.

Hassell supports and advocates for others with similar disabilities through his involvement with the Lucky Fin Project. This 2021 offseason, he raised over $1,400 for the organization, using his Instagram platform.

“Teaming up with All Black was a no-brainer,” said Hassell, a Titusville native.

“I grew up here, and regardless of my NFL success, I always planned to do my part to inspire people to live healthier lives. Self-care is so important; it is the gateway to personal success,” adding “Smiling is contagious, and it can change your whole vibe. This is a great way to help people regain self-confidence, especially during these times.”

To donate or volunteer for the event, contact Gibson at 386-451-5678 or visit allblackab.com

HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: Panther MVP JT Hassell Named to Four All-American Teams, All Gulf South ConferenceRelated Story:
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