Valparaiso Captain’s Bone Marrow Gift Transcends the Field
Mark Johnson, a senior football captain at Valparaiso University, donated bone marrow to a five‑year‑old boy in Paris, inspired by his coach Andy Waddle and his wife Kerry Jean's story. The act, supported by his internship manager and rooted in years of community service, reshaped his outlook on leadership and sparked a wave of charitable activity across campus and beyond.
Jul 23, 2026