– Seeds Campaign with $50 Million –
— Launches Initial $40+ Million Advertising Buy —
— Will Host Announcement Speech and Event Wednesday —
Rick Jackson, former foster child and billionaire founder and CEO of Jackson Healthcare, released a video today announcing his campaign for governor.
WATCH THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vJumkS_CbU
This morning Jackson also wired $50 million to his campaign account, allowing it to begin laying down an initial $40+ million broadcast, cable and digital advertising buy to introduce Rick. The first wave of advertising is scheduled to begin airing Wednesday.
Rick will also deliver an open-press campaign kickoff speech at Jackson Healthcare on Wednesday, February 4 at 2:00 PM. Press must RSVP to be credentialed and gain access to the Jackson Healthcare campus. Press can RSVP by emailing Press@RickJackson.com.
About Rick Jackson
- Never knew his father; raised by a mother struggling with alcoholism.
- Spent childhood in Techwood Homes and 5 foster homes.
- Started Jackson Healthcare from nothing.
- Jackson Healthcare today operates in all 50 states, helps serve 20 million patients annually, and generates $3 billion in annual revenue.
- Major Georgia philanthropist who has given away tens of millions of dollars.
- $1 million contributor to President Trump.
- Saved USAntibiotics, the last major antibiotic manufacturer in America. He sacrificed millions of dollars to put American lives first.
- Answered Governor Kemp’s call during COVID to help supply doctors and nurses to Georgia. He put Georgia first by delivering critical healthcare resources to Georgia even when it was less profitable to do so.
- Helped pass the Fostering Success Act to support youth aging out of the foster care system and serves as Chairman of Fostering Success Act, Inc.
RICK JACKSON’S “WIN BIG FOR GEORGIA” CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT
What: Rick Jackson Campaign Kickoff Speech
Date: Wednesday, February 4
Time: Doors Open for Press – 11:30 AM
- Speech Begins – 2:00 PM
Location: Jackson Healthcare, 2655 Northwinds Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009
RSVP: Press@RickJackson.com