About the DJF
The Darius Jones Foundation (DJF) has always focused on our youth and community members. We provide youth heart screenings, CPR training, and cardiac education. We strive to make sure that our youth and community members have the best chance at success to then become a healthy successful community unit.
CPR training is also one of our primary goals; providing CPR training to these students and community members will also assist in the cardiac chain of survival.
Beverly and Darius
Did you know:
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Cardiac Disease remains the number two cause of death for residents of Contra Costa County.
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Across the nation, only 38% of cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR.
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In Contra Costa County the rate is 40%.
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Unfortunately for east Contra Costa County, the rate is lower, with less than 20% in some areas.
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In communities with successful CPR programs and training, bystander CPR rates are as high as 70%, leading to an increase in the likelihood of survival by more than 50%.
American Heart Association, 2015.
Providing education and training opportunities to the community increases the likelihood they will respond when called to action.
Outcomes will be measured by:
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Number of people trained in Hands Only CPR
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Number of DJF educational flyers distributed providing education on cardiac arrest in young athletes Adults and Seniors.
The community will receive the supplies they need to complete the funded year. Being prepared for a Cardiac Arrest Emergency will increase confidence and set the community members up for a higher probability of success. Being trained will provide decrease in the stress and burden on family members. This will have a brief impact on happiness and quality of life. Additionally, providing CPR education and training to the students will meet the requirements of AB 1719 preparing them early to meet their graduation requirements.
KCMF, Facebook, Instagram and Constant Contact will be listed as the fiduciary sponsor. This will be provided on social media, the print advertisement and signs posted at the events. After the events pictures will be posted on the DJF website as well as a noted thank you to the sponsors.
Darius Jones
Darius Jones, truly a gift from God, was born on May 18, 1994 and his love for basketball began at the young age of 6 when he attended a basketball game at De La Salle High School in Concord. From that moment on, Darius let it be known to his mother, Beverly Monique Bradley, what his future plans and goals were to be. Darius boldly stated, with conviction to his mother, that I am going to attend and play basketball at De La Salle High School, I am going to college and I will obtain my Law Degree. From that point on, Darius’ vision was made into reality, he excelled accordingly academically, socially and athletically. He was slated, identified and gifted to do great things.
On October 11, 2009, we lost Darius to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The death of Darius almost broke his mother, Beverly Monique Bradley. Just knowing that his physical presence would no longer be here on earth was over whelming. With that being said, God created a new plan for Darius’ life which is to spread the love, grace and compassion that Darius had to save the lives of others. This formed and defined the vision and mission of the Darius Jones Foundation and Darius’ legacy.
To be given a gift, Darius, that’s greater than yourself, knowing that the gift has a better purpose than yourself comes truly from God.
The Darius Jones Foundation, Inc. was founded by
Beverly Monique Bradley
On October 11, 2009, Beverly Monique Bradley joined a club that no parent looks forward to joining. That is the club of parents whose children have passed away prior to them. This is when Beverly Monique Bradley began her purpose driven journey to educate and empower communities, parents and youth how to reduce their probability of becoming a member of this unique club.
Beverly Monique Bradley is the founder and Executive Director of the Darius Jones Foundation, Inc. She has over 20 plus years’ experience working in Contra Costa County Health Services in various departments utilizing her administration and accounting skills in Public Health AIDS, Purchasing and Behavioral Health. She is also the Founder of the Darius Jones Foundation Basketball League and has over 10+ years of experience working with various age group youth who play basketball. Beverly loves beaches and spending time with friends and young adults. While she no longer actively works with Contra Costa County, she'll always be part of their team!
Board of Advisors
The Darius Jones Foundation, Inc. is proud to have a team of board members who are passionate about empowering the community. They are dedicated to helping individuals become better equipped with essential life skills, fostering stronger and more resilient community members.
Andrea Bivens
Andrea Bivens is a visual arts enthusiast and professional. She has a Bachelors of Applied Science degree in Motion Graphic…
Renee Malsom
Renee Malsom has over 20 years of experience working in various government departments for Contra Costa County. Renee currently works…
Theresa Dade-Boone
Theresa is a great collaborator, who is rich in resources. She is passionate about the health and safety of others…
Christye McQueen
Christye McQueen was raised on a farm in rural Alabama until she and her family relocated to Hayward California in…
Jackie Lewis
Jackie Lewis serves as a Board member for the Darius Jones Foundation (DJF) as the Administrative Assistant. With over 3…
Deborah Roberts
Deborah Roberts is a retired IT Specialist/Project Manager from a Major Oil Company., after 37+ years of service and currently…