Help Restore Marquise’s Smile

Dear friends, family, and compassionate supporters,

We are humbly reaching out for support following a heartbreaking and unexpected tragedy involving a remarkable young man — Marquise, a recent 2025 graduate of Struthers High School.

On June 21, 2025, during what should have been one of the happiest days of his life — his graduation party — Marquise was involved in a devastating motorcycle accident. What began as a celebration of his hard-earned achievements turned into a life-altering event in a matter of seconds.

Marquise, who graduated with a 3.0 GPA and had committed to Washington & Jefferson College on a football scholarship, now faces a long and difficult journey toward recovery. The accident left him with multiple serious injuries, including a fractured mandible, fractured orbital bones, a fractured clavicle and the loss of multiple teeth. He is currently being treated at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, awaiting multiple surgeries.

He is the oldest of five sisters, a dedicated brother, a natural leader, and an incredible role model. Whether it was on the football field, in the classroom, or at home helping his family, Marquise has always worked hard to make everyone around him proud. He had big dreams — becoming the first in his family to graduate from college — and was on the verge of turning those dreams into reality.

Now, he needs our help.

The financial impact of this accident is overwhelming. The costs of dental work, emergency care, surgeries, physical therapy, and long-term rehabilitation are adding up quickly. We are asking for your support — no matter the amount — to help ease the burden on Marquise and his family so they can focus entirely on his healing.

If you are unable to give financially, please consider sharing this page and keeping Marquise in your thoughts and prayers. Your support means more than words can say.

Thank you for standing with Marquise during this incredibly difficult time. Together, we can help him get back on his feet — and back on the path to the future he deserves.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Jessica Jones mother of Marquise Wilkins Jr.

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