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Flemmings giving back through foundation
September 26, 2025
Former Jamaica College (JC) Manning Cup star Junior Flemmings says he has always had a strong desire to give back to his alma mater, after presenting the school with a $500,000 donation through the Junior Flemmings Foundation at the school on Monday.
Flemmings, who won multiple Manning Cup and Oliver Shield titles with the Old Hope Road-based institution, said other organisations like Tivoli Gardens Football Club, that helped him to be the person he is today, will also benefit from his foundation's benevolence.
"This was always something I had in the back of my mind when I left school. I always wanted to contribute in a meaningful way, because while I was there (JC) I saw how sometimes it was difficult and challenging when a kid might need an additional shin guard, an additional footwear and stuff like that.
"So for me, once I am able to do it in a certain way, I knew I would definitely look towards doing it, because it is a very big thing for me to give back and to remember where it all started," he said.
After handing over the cheque to members of the Manning Cup team, Flemmings said he was overwhelmed by the reaction, which made it even more worthwhile, and he wants to extend his generosity outside JC.
BIG REACTION
"I got a very big reaction from the principal, Mr (Wayne) Robinson and the manager, Mr (Ian) Forbes. When I told them I wanted to do it, they were really proud, and at the same time really surprised and elated to see that after the things that I've done in the past, in terms of how great I contributed towards the sporting aspect of the school, to be able to give back in that way was a very big accomplishment, and they were very elated at the gesture," Flemmings said.
"I really don't have words to explain how I feel. I came up with the idea two years ago to start a foundation, the Junior Flemmings Foundation, so that I could have the impact of giving back not only to JC, but to other initiatives that have contributed towards my success and my growth and helped me to be where I am. And this will definitely be a continuous thing, year after year with contributions and donations, not only to JC," said Flemmings, who went on to represent the Reggae Boyz at both the junior and senior levels, scoring on a number of occasions.
"For example, in the near future the Tivoli Gardens Football Club, where equipment is concerned and stuff like that, I will be making some initiatives towards that," noted the player who also represented the west Kingston premier league club with distinction, racking up many goals with his influential play.
"So it will be an ongoing thing, where a lot of different schools, communities, clubs will get stuff for the players."
SCHOLARSHIPS
Additionally, he says the Junior Flemmings Foundation will be looking to provide scholarships in the near future.
"We will be looking to give players scholarships with help towards their tuition after leaving high school. We want to help in that regard because, financially, it can really be a burden on some parents who are not stable financially and want to help their child achieve their potential."
He hopes many more old boys from his era, who are doing great for themselves, will start giving back to the school.
"It does not have to be financial-wise. It can be equipment or assisting towards a kid's schooling or development. In whatever way they can assist, it can go a far way," Flemmings said..
"Sometimes it is just small things that people overlook that can really be the turning point of a child's future. So I want to reach out to others to come on board and start something big for the future."
