Khy Day' honors late Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson in community event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Khyree Jackson Foundation held its second annual Khy Day on August 11, 2026, celebrating what would have been Khyree Jackson's 27th birthday. The event, organized by Jackson's parents, involved local families and youth and focused on education, community involvement, and driver safety initiatives. Activities included a backpack and school supply giveaway, scholarship recognition, free haircuts, and food. The foundation emphasized its "Drive For Khy" initiative aimed at promoting safe driving in the community. Jackson passed away in a car crash in April 2024 before appearing in an NFL game after being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings.
- •Khy Day celebrated what would have been Khyree Jackson's 27th birthday.
- •Hosted by Jackson's parents, the event gathered local families and youth.
- •Activities included giveaways, scholarship recognition, and free haircuts.
- •The foundation promotes the "Drive For Khy" initiative for safe driving awareness.
- •Khyree Jackson died in a car crash in April 2024 at age 24.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — 'Khy Day' celebrates life and legacy of late Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson
"The Khyree Jackson Foundation hosted its second annual Khy Day on Tuesday, celebrating the life and legacy of late Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson on what would have been his 27th birthday. Hosted by Jackson's parents, Ebbony and Raymond Jackson, the community event brought together local families and youth for an evening focused on education, community and driver safety. The foundation also promoted its "Drive For Khy" driver safety initiative, which aims to raise awareness about safe driving practices in the community.
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