Marvin again in another pose :)
Marvin attended Long Island University majoring in biology. He was diagnosed with sickle-cell anaemia at six months of age; currently living with the blood disorder he travels the states speaking and lecturing on the disorder and hopes for a cure. Marvin was recently given the title of New York Champion for Q-Scan Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network. He continues to spread knowledge of sickle-cell through his work with the advocacy network.
Marvin is committed to doing the work of the Jam Master Jay Foundation for Youth Inc. through his community related events which include back to school, holiday toy drives and turkey giveaways during the Thanksgiving holiday. He speaks at local schools in Queens and is always looking for new way and innovative ways to move the organization forward. He was responsible for a street renaming which took place in Hollis, Queens to Run DMC JMJ Way.
Currently Marvin is working to implement and raise funds for a scholarship program for incoming college freshman. He attends church regularly and has a love for music, and a deep commitment to his family.
