Warrick Dunn Comes to Tallahassee - Gives Away Another Home

One of Lulu's most prized possessions is a football helmet signed by Warrick Dunn and Bobby Bowden. Here she finally meets her hero.

Warrick Dunn is about 5 feet 8. Yet he holds almost every rushing record in Florida State history. He has a national championship ring and was selected to the Pro Bowl team in the NFL three times. He has accomplished so many wonderful things as an athlete.

Yet - when he came to Florida State at 18 - he was dealt a string of hardships. His Mom was a policewoman back in Louisiana. She was gunned down in a robbery and Warrick was left to pick up the pieces. While attending FSU for 4 years - he raised his brothers and sisters in place of his mother. How many of us have been called upon to deal with problems like this? Warrick survived and never forgot his root.

He made millions of dollars in the NFL. Instead of spending it on fancy cars - entourages - and the high life - he lived small and saved a lot of money. He vowed to give back in a big way. He kept his promises.

Warrick Dunn Charities decided to help out single parents just like Warrick's Mama. Dunn has been involved in setting up homes for single parents. These houses are really fully furnished homes. Warrick includes everything - the houses are stocked with food - cleaning supplies - furniture - linens - lawnmowers - everything.

Since Warrick graduated from FSU's School of Library and Information Science - the school came up with the idea to stock the homes with personal libraries to fit the children. The kids are interviewed and the staff at FSU builds a personal library for each youngster.

On Friday - Valencia Davis had a special day. Her family was moved into their new home in Tallahassee. Warrick and the professors at the SLIS were present for the big day.

Mafe Brooks - Lulu (Director of the School Media Program) - Warrick Dunn - Dean Larry Dennis - four experts on Information Science enjoying the big day.

Rob Wilson - Asst AD at FSU - interviews one of the their favorite alumni.

Valenica Davis is there to accept the keys to her new home. Warrick signed the mortgage.Warrick explains his Homes for the Holidays program.

There is nothing quite like owning your own home. It inspires your family to succeed. This is one of over 30 homes Warrick Dunn has provided single parents - in honor of his mother who gave her life in the line of duty.