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Protect Your Data on World Backup Day with Tenorshare Data Recovery Solutions and Enjoy 30% off to keep your data safe

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Data is at the heart of modern businesses, making it more important than ever to ensure it is properly protected. Unfortunately, data loss can occur due to various reasons such as hardware failure, natural disasters, or human error. That's why Tenorshare is dedicated to offering tools to safeguard valuable information. On World Backup Day, Tenorshare is providing 30% discounts for individuals and businesses worldwide to remind them to take the necessary steps to protect data.

"Tenorshare offers a range of data backup fixes, including UltData series and iCareFone series, etcetera," Tenorshare's Spokesman said. "And, these solutions are designed to protect your data from a range of threats, such as accidental deletion, system crashes, and malware attacks."

Why you should implement a backup plan for your data?

Preserve Your Memories: It is devastating to lose photos, videos, and other digital media, which are precious memory for us.

Protect Your Business: Backing up your data ensures that your business can quickly recover from unexpected data loss and continue to operate with minimal disruption. What's more, data retention and backup can avoid penalties and legal action.

Secure Your Financial Information: By backing up your financial information, you can ensure that you always have access to it, Even if you encounter a security breach.

What are Tenorshare's Data Backup Solutions?

To take action today and celebrate World Backup Day, Tenorshare has promoted these types of data solutions, including data recovery solutions, data transfer solutions, and other solutions for different occasions.

Data Recovery Solutions:

UltData WhatsApp Recovery(New), UltData for iOS, UltData for Android

Data Transfer Solutions:

iCareFone iTransGo(New), iCareFone, iCareFone Tranfer, iCareFone for LINE

Other Solutions:

4MeKey, 4uKey, 4uKey for Android, ReiBoot, ReiBoot for Android, Tenorshare iAnyGo, and Phone Mirror.

What do Key benefits Tenorshare's backup solutions have?

Affordable Prices: Tenorshare's backup solutions are competitively priced with 30% discounts, making them accessible to a wide range of users.

Comprehensive Protection: Tenorshare's backup solutions provide comprehensive protection for all types of data, including audio, photos, videos, contacts, messages, and more, which is beyond your imagination.

Backup Flexibly and Transfer Selectively: With Tenorshare Data Backup and Transfer Solutions, you can enjoy flexible backup options, including local backup, cloud backup, and selective backup and transfer data selectively that you need or choose all of them in one click.

Handy Recovery Process: Tenorshare's backup solutions make it simple to recover your data fast in the event of an unexpected data loss. This ensures that your business or personal life is not disrupted.

In words, data backup and transfer are critical for current corporate operations and personal data management. And Tenorshare guarantees to get expert guidance and assistance when you need it. Don't forget to celebrate World Backup Day with Tenorshare to ensure your data is always safe!

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Business, Free News Articles

TRUSTSTAR – POWERED BY SENSA AI – AI Driven INSIGHTS for Realty and Mortgage

AUSTIN, Texas -- In the fall of 2022, Tecnotree acquired TrustStar, a SaaS application using proprietary artificial intelligence designed to provide mortgage loan officers with a simple way to access relevant market data to grow their businesses. TrustStar delivers a robust set of features that include loan officer insights, listing trends, realtor match, intelligent recruiting, lender competition, and many more through its powerful artificial intelligence platform, and now powered by Tecnotree, a world leader of 5G multi-cloud enabled digital technology.

In 2022, TrustStar was highlighted in Housing Wire as a Technology Trendsetter and given second place in the National Mortgage News Digital Mortgage Conference. TrustStar is committed to helping mortgage loan officers, and other mortgage professionals receive imperative insights into their local markets. In today's compressed mortgage market, understanding the opportunities available has never been more essential.

The acquisition of TrustStar by Tecnotree is a strategic move that underscores a commitment to providing world-class technology solutions that enable its customers to succeed in today's digital economy. With the acquisition of TrustStar, Tecnotree will be able to offer an integrated platform that leverages AI to provide mortgage loan officers with insights and analysis of the mortgage market that can help them grow their businesses. The acquisition of TrustStar by TecnoTree is expected to significantly impact the mortgage industry, providing loan officers with the necessary tools to stay ahead of the competition.

"TrustStar is an exceptional platform that uses AI to provide mortgage loan officers with relevant market data to grow their businesses. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to integrate TrustStar into our platform and provide our customers with the most advanced mortgage market intelligence solution available," said Padma Ravichander, CEO of Tecnotree.

About Tecnotree:

Tecnotree is a unique full-stack digital business management solution catering to digital service providers. Our solutions help communication service providers breakthrough digital barriers, harnessing the power of automation and connectivity. Drawing on 40 years of experience and a global reach, our open-source technology-based products and solutions cover a wide range of telecom business processes and subscription management. Our pre-integrated B2B2X partner ecosystem extends across various sectors, such as gaming, health, education, and OTT.

About TrustStar:

TrustStar is a SaaS application that uses proprietary artificial intelligence technology to provide mortgage loan officers with a simple way to access relevant market data to grow their businesses. TrustStar uncovers the data so mortgage professionals can discover what they are missing in their local markets. TrustStar is dedicated to providing mortgage professionals with a comprehensive data resource, to enhance their competitive edge and help them grow their business. Learn more: https://www.truststar.ai/.

Tecnotree is a 5G-ready digital Business Support System (BSS) player, with AI/ML capabilities and multi-cloud extensibility. Tecnotree is among the first companies in the world to be Platinum Certified by TM Forum Open API standards, and our agile and open-source Digital BSS Stack comprises the full range (order-to-cash) of business processes and subscription management for telecom and other digital services industries creating opportunities beyond connectivity. Tecnotree also provides Fintech and B2B2X multi-experience digital marketplace to its subscriber base through the Tecnotree Moments platform to empower digitally connected communities across gaming, health, education, OTT, and other vertical ecosystems. Tecnotree is listed on Helsinki Nasdaq (TEM1V).

Related link: https://www.truststar.ai/

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Business, Free News Articles, Product Launches, Software

HitPaw Launches Online AI Photo Enhancer: Unblur Images in Seconds with AI

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- HitPaw, the leading software developer for video and photo editing solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest product - HitPaw Online AI Photo Enhancer. With it, unblurring photos or upscaling images up to 8X online will no longer be a problem.

HitPaw Online AI Photo Enhancer is a powerful online tool that lets you enhance your photos with just a few clicks. It uses advanced algorithms to improve the quality of your photos, making them sharper, clearer, and more vibrant.

Here are some of its amazing features:

* Enhance Images Instantly

HitPaw Online AI Photo Enhancer is an online tool that uses advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance digital images instantly. You just need to upload the image you want to enhance, and it will automatically process it and present you the result within minutes!

* Upscale Up to 8X Losslessly

HitPaw Online AI Photo Enhancer allows you to increase the resolution and size of the original image while maintaining its quality and reducing the loss of details. Besides, it provides 4 choices: 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, and you can choose any of them as desired.

* 100% Safe Enhancement

HitPaw Online will never collect the users data and your uploaded images will be automatically deleted after 48h, so you don't have to worry about the security issue. Besides, it also provides a free version, featuring frontend processing. It puts data processing and validation in the client-side browser rather than on the server-side. That means you can enhance images 100% safely!

Other features:

1) Simple and Straightforward

2) Output image format: JPG, PNG, TIFF

3) Magnification: 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X

Featured by frequently update, please keep following HitPaw Online AI Photo Enhancer to enjoy more advanced features.

Compatibility and Price:

Compatibility: HitPaw Online AI Photo Enhancer works well on Chrome on PC now.

Price: Starts from $5.99 for per week, $15.99 for per month and $99.99 for per year.

For more information checking, you can visit: https://online.hitpaw.com/purchase/buy-hitpaw-online-photo-enhancer.html

About HitPaw:

HitPaw is an emerging software company specialized in video editing, screen recording, watermark removing, image editing, photo enhancing meme-making, etc. We help users turn their inspiration into reality so that we can generate more ideas to make the world be full of more creativity.

To know more, you may visit https://www.hitpaw.com/about.html and https://online.hitpaw.com/.

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Free News Articles, Software

Vivo FRP Bypass Is Now Available on iToolab UnlockGo (Android) V7.2.0

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- iToolab UnlockGo (Android) today introduced a new feature focused on removing Google FRP lock from Vivo smartphones and pads. With this new feature, Vivo users don't need to go through complicated steps to bypass Google account, PIN or pattern verification manually.

"Our team worked tirelessly to overcome technical difficulties to bring this feature to life," said iToolab CEO Mia Garcia. "it is our intention that every user can easily handle various phone locks."

What's New:

With iToolab UnlockGo Android V7.2.0, you can easily bypass Google FRP lock after resetting your Vivo device to factory status or wiping data in Recovery mode. It only takes several minutes to complete the whole process of bypassing Vivo FRP lock. This new feature works for all Vivo models on Android 10-12.

Learn how it works here:

https://itoolab.com/guide/vivo-frp-bypass-with-unlockgo-android/

Powerful Features of iToolab UnlockGo (Android):

Bypass Google/PIN verification after factory reset Samsung/Xiaomi/Redmi/Vivo devices. With the advanced algorithm, this tool can remove Google FRP lock within minutes.

Unlock various Android phone locks, including pattern, password, PIN, face recognition, fingerprint, etc. It works perfectly on 2000+ Android phone and tablet models. For early Samsung devices, you can unlock them without losing any data.

Free to factory reset all Samsung phones and tablets in one click. You can factory reset your Samsung tablets and phones in 5-10s without any hassle. It's a handy tool for users running second-hand mobile phone shops or phone repair shops.

Pricing and Availability:

* The new feature is available on version 7.2.0. If you are a new user, you can visit the official website of iToolab UnlockGo (Android) and download the latest version to try. For registered users, you can enjoy a free lifetime update.

* The program works perfectly on Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Mac OS 10.11 and later.

* The program supports bypassing Google lock on Samsung Android 5-13, Mi MIUI 10-14, and Vivo Android 10-12.

* The program offers several plans, from monthly to an unlimited business plan, with a starting price of $29.95. If you are running a smartphone business, the customized business plan should be on your radar.

For more information visit: https://itoolab.com/buy/unlockgo-android-for-windows/

About iToolab:

iToolab is a professional software development company founded in 2008 to help iOS and Android users solve various issues with leading-edge smartphone tools for repair and recovery, unlocking, and more. As of now, iToolab is serving 130+ countries and has been trusted and recommended by some leading tech sites and users worldwide. iToolab is a trusted one-stop shop for smartphone utility apps.

For more details, please visit:

Website: https://itoolab.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/itoolab

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/IToolab

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HitPaw Video Converter V2.8 Introduces Revolutionary Features for an Enhanced User Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- HitPaw, a leading provider of multimedia tool industry, is proud to announce the release of HitPaw Video Converter V2.8.0. This new version comes packed with amazing features that are designed to help users improve the efficiency, and provide the best 3D and music experience.

Highlight features of HitPaw Video Converter V2.8.0:

* Pro-Level 2D to 3D Converter

With this feature, users can convert their regular 2D videos into stunning 3D masterpieces with 3 models, including Red/Blue model, Top and Bottom model, and Side by Side model. The latest version of HitPaw Video Converter brings more possibility to those who want to add depth and dimension to their videos and bring their content to life.

* Brilliant Deezer Music Converter

HitPaw Video Converter now allows users to convert their favorite Deezer music songs, playlists, and even the podcast into MP3, WAV, M4A, and FLAC that are compatible with various devices. With this feature, users can enjoy the fun of music anytime, anywhere without limitation.

* Fantastic AI Background Remover

HitPaw Video Converter brings a fantastic tool that advanced Artificial Intelligence algorithms to remove backgrounds from images quickly and effortlessly. AI Background Remover can transform images into works of art, banners, visual presentations, product catalogs, and graphics by quickly creating a translucent background.

Compatibility and Price:

HitPaw Video Converter is now compatible with Windows including Win11/10/8/7 and Mac OS Ventura. Its pricing starts from $19.95 per month, $39.95 per year, and $79.95 for the lifetime.

For more information checking, you can visit: https://www.hitpaw.com/purchase/buy-hitpaw-video-converter.html

About HitPaw:

HitPaw is an emerging software company specialized in files compressing, video editing, screen recording, watermark removing, image editing, photo enhancing, etc. We help users turn their inspiration into reality so that we can generate more ideas to make the world be full of more creativity. To know more, you may visit https://www.hitpaw.com/about.html

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Software

IndiSoft partners with FormFree to streamline the delivery of housing counseling services to underserved consumers

ATHENS, Ga. -- FormFree® today announced that developer of collaborative solutions for the housing finance industry, IndiSoft, is leveraging FormFree's Passport® to enable HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (HCAs) to provide more effective and expeditious consumer counseling.

IndiSoft's National Housing Advocacy Platform (NHAP) seamlessly connects thousands of HUD-certified housing counselors with mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. Passport is an app that enables consumers to electronically share their Financial DNA - which is made up of direct-source identity, asset, income, employment, public records, credit and rent payment data - with financial professionals. Integrating Passport with IndiSoft's HUD-certified client management system, RxOffice CMS, enables housing counselors to advise consumers more efficiently and increase the number of successful consumer outcomes.

HCAs provide an array of counseling services, including pre-purchase, foreclosure prevention and reverse mortgage counseling, and are playing an increasingly vital role in expanding affordable homeownership among low-to-moderate income borrowers and borrowers of color. The HUD Office of Housing Counseling reports that since 2012, it has supported 12.2 million households who sought housing counseling assistance through a HUD-approved HCA.

"Streamlining how HCAs collaborate with consumers and key stakeholders enables HCAs to provide better quality service and increase successful homeownership outcomes for those who need it most," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "It is with great pride that FormFree partners with IndiSoft to bring innovation to such an important sector of the housing ecosystem."

"As the entire mortgage lending and financial counseling sectors collaborate to close the wealth and homeownership gaps in the United States, we are committed to working with partners like FormFree who share these objectives and deliver products and services that enable their fulfillment," said Hans Rusli, CEO of IndiSoft LLC.

"FormFree is proud to partner with IndiSoft to empower HUD-approved housing counseling agencies with cutting-edge technology that streamlines the consumer counseling process," said FormFree President Eric Lapin. "By integrating our innovative Passport app with IndiSoft's National Housing Advocacy Platform, we are enabling housing counselors to better support sustainable homeownership."

About FormFree®:

FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before with its patented Passport® product, which opens doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®), and patent-pending Residual Knowledge Income Index™ (RIKI™), an innovative method for evaluating consumer creditworthiness based on residual income analysis. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About IndiSoft, LLC:

Columbia, Maryland-based IndiSoft LLC develops collaborative technology solutions for the financial services industry. Its RxOffice platform the core framework for its National Housing Advocacy Platform, provides advanced workflow management and rich data management tools that enhance risk-based assessment and help companies meet regulatory requirements. RxOffice provides efficient, reliable, and scalable solutions for companies, including mortgage servicers, investors, insurers, and law firms to name a few, that want to remain compliant, effectively manage workflow and maintain a competitive edge. Connect: www.indisoft.us | Twitter: @IndiSoftllc.

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MMI Announces Small and Mid-Size Business Channel and New Account Executive, Heath Liles

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it has expanded access to its platform with a new user tier for small and mid-size (SMB) independent mortgage lenders and brokers. Previously focused on enterprise accounts, MMI is now making a dedicated effort to providing value to the individual and SMB spaces. Additionally, Heath Liles has been hired as MMI's SMB Account Executive and will be tasked with leading sales and managing client relationships for MMI's SMB channel.

Mortgage brokers and lenders with less than 10 loan officers (LOs) can use MMI's SMB channel, with access to the same core tools that an enterprise account would have.

"For several years now, small and mid-sized lenders with just a handful of LOs have expressed interest in MMI but haven't met the threshold required of an enterprise client. This new channel will give smaller organizations access to the MMI platform's powerful insights," said MMI Vice President of Enterprise Sales Melissa Sike. "We're delighted to provide this option and look forward to witnessing the success smaller lenders find through this offering."

Before joining MMI, Liles spent four years at Movement Mortgage, starting as a loan processor and two years later, he became a loan officer assistant (LOA) to one of Charlotte's top-producing LOs. Prior to Movement Mortgage, Liles spent nine years at Sealed Air Corporation as a sales representative.

"Heath is eager to help customers find the best solutions for their business and is a great embodiment of the culture we've built at MMI," continued Sike. "We're proud to welcome him to the MMI team."

"MMI intrigued me from the first time I saw a demo. The platform is compelling, with the data presented in a simple and digestible way," said Liles. "I'm eager to show mortgage lenders and brokers the difference MMI can make in their business efforts. I have never seen a platform as powerful as this, and I'm humbled to be a part of MMI's growth."

About MMI:

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 350 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

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Awards and Honors, Business, Free News Articles, Taxes and Accounting

Accounting Today Names KROST Top 100 Firm and Regional Leader 2023

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- KROST has been recognized as a Top 100 Firm by Accounting Today for the third year in a row. The firm ranked 72nd with a 16.60% change in revenue from the previous year. In addition, KROST has also been named a Regional Leader of 2023. The firm recently launched a new service, KROST Fund Admin Solutions, to further assist and add value for their clients.

"We at KROST are once again honored to be recognized as a Top 100 Firm and a Regional Leader for 2023 by Accounting Today. It is through the hard work and dedication of our team that we have been able to consistently achieve this type of success. I am truly grateful to all of our team members who are so committed to excellent service and our mission, simplifying the complex," said Jason Melillo, CPA, CEO

Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders are the annual rankings of leading national and local firms, as well as their chief executives' take on the major issues facing their firms, and their strategies for success for the year and beyond. The awards recognize the largest tax and accounting firms by revenue, both regional and nationwide. Previously, Accounting Today has named KROST a Top 100 Firm in 2022 and 2021, Fastest Growing Firm in 2021 and 2018, a Top Regional Leader in 2019, and a Top Firm to Watch in 2017. To view the full list of KROST's awards and recognition, please visit KROSTCPAs.com/awards.

Accounting Today is the leading information resource for public accountants - serving the community of professionals who provide tax preparation, bookkeeping, auditing, financial planning, and business advisory and consulting services to individuals and small businesses. Accounting Today is sharply focused on the industry's most important concerns, including tax law, accounting standards, technology, audit and assurance, and wealth management. Its analysis and breaking news, opinion and expert advice, and practical business-building ideas enable partners, principals and practitioners to make informed decisions about their business and the clients they serve.

ABOUT KROST CPAS & CONSULTANTS:

Established in 1939 in Pasadena, California, KROST is a full-service Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm serving clients across various industries. Our focus is on recognizing opportunities and creating value for clients by equipping them with the tools to make better business and financial decisions for the future. As trusted advisors, clients depend on KROST to provide timely information, innovative solutions, and result-driven teamwork to ensure success. Along with providing traditional services, such as Tax, Accounting, and Assurance & Advisory, KROST also provides special services, including Client Accounting Services (CAS), Mergers & Acquisitions, Wealth Management, Tax Specialty Services, KROST Business Intelligence (KBI), and KROST Fund Admin Solutions.

Contact us for a complimentary consultation to see how our experts can customize a package dedicated to your needs: https://www.krostcpas.com/contact.

Learn more about KROST's services: https://www.krostcpas.com/services.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Sports and Activities, Travel and Tourism

Premier Valet Ski Storage Provider, Rocket Closet, Teams Up with Surefoot for Hassle-Free Travel

PARK CITY, Utah -- We are excited to announce collaboration between Surefoot and Rocket Closet, two leading companies in the ski industry. The partnership offers members of the Surefoot Mountain Club an alternative to continue with the ultimate ski travel experience, making it easy and hassle-free to store their ski equipment.

As a premier valet storage provider in select ski towns in Colorado, Utah, and British Columbia, Rocket Closet offers a hands-free storage experience for skiers. With Rocket Closet, members of the Surefoot Mountain Club can continue enjoying the convenience of storing their equipment year-round and having it delivered on-demand to the location where they use it most.

To make the transition seamless, Surefoot Mountain Club members can create an account on our website and enter the promo code SUREFOOTMC to receive a 10% discount on Medium and Large plans. They can then schedule a pickup and upcoming trips using the Rocket Closet Ski app.

Additionally, this collaboration includes discounts for Surefoot employees at Rocket Closet, continued commitment to planting a tree for every item in storage.

"We are honored to carry the torch on the legacy of the Surefoot Mountain Club in making ski travel easy and empowering skiers to save their energy and tricks for the mountain," said Adrian Aguirre-Palme Co-founder and CEO for Rocket Closet.

For more information on this collaboration, please visit our website at https://www.rocketcloset.com/surefootmc.

About Surefoot:

the manufacturer of the world's most comfortable ski boots, is known for its exceptional boot fitting services. Surefoot Inc, currently has over 26 locations in 6 countries and 2 continents. https://www.surefoot.com/.

About Rocket Closet:

Rocket Closet Inc. currently services 13 ski towns in Colorado, Utah and British Columbia. More information: https://www.rocketcloset.com/ 970-743-9996.

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Education and Schools, Free News Articles, Sports and Activities

We Are G.A.M.E. Alumnus Elijah Walker Finds His Place in the United States Football League

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Elijah Walker got connected to We Are G.A.M.E in 2016 when DJ Reed - the G.A.M.E. alumnus who is now a cornerback with the New York Jets - introduced him to Blaze Bhence while he was in college. He was then introduced to Joyce Thigpen, co-founder of the nonprofit. She helped Walker develop a class schedule to move him forward in both his academic and athletic careers. Before Joyce, he said, the trajectory of his education was leading nowhere.

"We Are G.A.M.E. has played a huge role in my life in general - in sports, academically, and in my life as a whole," he said in a recent interview. From Joyce's athletic guidance to Allen Thigpen's ongoing support of this athletic career, Walker had a foundation from which to build. He reported that he doesn't remember Allen missing a single practice of his. At the same time, Karen Rogers, another integral part of the G.A.M.E. team, came alongside Walker to offer guidance.

As a whole, the G.A.M.E. team helped him develop both his athletic and academic skill sets. Their support was important because his path forward wasn't always straight.

While Walker started playing football around age eight, he didn't play through a school program until his senior year of high school. Despite a limited high school athletic career, Walker was talented enough to join the team at Cerritos College. There, he says he met amazing people, particularly his football coaches: Coaches Caines, Mazzotta, and Grosfeld.

He played for the Falcons for two years, growing his skills after a commitment following his first year to become the best safety in the nation. "I went out and I worked for it along with the people who were put in my life to help me," he says. His game transformed in his second year at Cerritos and he left that program having accomplished his goal: he was the #1 Junior College Safety recruit in the country.

That secured Walker a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State University, where he says he learned a lot of life lessons.

After college, Walker went to training camp for both the Seahawks and Redskins (now Commanders), but got signed by neither team. Despite receiving offers from the Canadian Football League (CFL), he declined them, holding firm in his belief that he would play professional football in the U.S. After two years of unpaid football in the Spring League, Walker found his spot on the U.S. Football League (USFL)'s Pittsburgh Maulers.

Meanwhile, the academic drive instilled in him through We Are G.A.M.E. held strong, and Walker is also pursuing a master's degree at KSU.

About We Are G.A.M.E.:

We are G.A.M.E., Inc. is made up of a T.E.A.M. (Those Empowering Athletes by Mentoring) of community members strongly committed to empowering student-athletes with the tools and skills needed to successfully tackle the world of college athletics. The T.E.A.M. serves a population of students in need of support, advice, and, most of all, life guidance.

* By identifying student-athletes in the ninth grade or earlier, the nonprofit aims to positively influence their lives. The mentors at We Are G.A.M.E. want to see young athletes develop to their fullest athletic potential but ensure that the students also focus on education. The mentors work with students and their parents to create a game plan to pursue academic excellence as well as athletic success.

Learn more at https://www.wearegame.org/

RELATED LINKS:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WeAreGAMEinc

DJ Reed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Ulhpa7fsc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAGamePlan

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/WWe1Sfi1duc

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