April Woodson (aka April Dixon Woodson) is the wife of Charles Woodson, a former football defensive back who spent his entire career with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Since retiring from the NFL, Charles has been involved in various business ventures and frequently raises awareness for the Children’s Hospital through his public speaking engagements.
While Charles has been a regular presence in the media, his wife, April, prefers to lead a more private life. Sources suggest that the two are high school sweethearts and share two children together.
Now, let’s delve deeper into April’s life!
Charles Woodson’s Wife April Woodson Is a Cancer Survivor
April was once diagnosed with thyroid cancer but successfully overcame the disease. She has now proudly mentioned herself as a “thyroid cancer survivor” on her Instagram. Her journey from diagnosis to survivorship is also an example to many.
Currently, Dixon follows a flexitarian diet emphasizing plant-based foods and beverages.
Her Husband Charles Is Now Co-Founder Of a Winery Business
After his NFL retirement, Charles embarked on a wine business and collaborated with a former Robert Mondavi winemaker Rick Ruiz to open a wine label, ‘Twentyfour by Charles Woodson.’
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In 2020, Woodson, who developed his interest in wine while playing football in Oakland, near the Napa Valley, shared on his Instagram that his 2020 Chardonnay was named one of the Top 100 Wines of the Year by the Wine Spectator magazine. The company is also based in Napa, California.
April and Charles Have Been Married Since 2009
The couple got married on November 17, 2009, in a private wedding ceremony. Coming up to 2024, April and her husband Charles, have been married for over 14 years and their union is still going so strong.
Although April has kept her social media handles private, her life partner, Woodson, barely misses to celebrate cherished moments together. In November 2022, marking their 23rd wedding anniversary, the football defensive back posted a touching photo of the couple along with a heartfelt message,
Happy Anniversary Lil mama!! We still rolling strong ain’t no stopping us❤️ 2022 and beyond 💪🏾 Damn we look good.
In the same way, in June 2023, the former NFL star celebrated his wife’s 45th birthday, sharing a series of photos of themselves on his Insta and ended his lengthy caption by writing,
Happy bday lil mama I Love you today, tomorrow, and forever♥️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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As per some sources, April and her spouse, Charles, are high school sweethearts.
They Are The Proud Parents of Two Children
Charles and his better half, April, welcomed their first child, a son Charles Jr., even before their marriage on February 1st, 2009. They gave birth to their second child, son Chase Woodson, on October 23, 2010.
Their kids appear to have inherited some football greatness from their father, Charles. He once shared a short clip on his Twitter, showcasing his youngest son, Chase’s budding football skills.
Both of them reportedly play for the Under The Lights Flag Football League.
April Woodson Now Live In Florida
At present, April and her hubby, Charles, live in Orlando, Florida with their two kids. In May 2020, the Woodson couple sold their longtime one of their Florida homes for $670,000. He originally bought the mansion for $570,000 in 1998.
It has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a swimming pool, and a spa.
She Is Two Years Younger Than Her Husband
April, born on June 27, 1978, is now 45 years old, whereas her partner, Charles (b. October 7, 1976) is 47 years old as of 2024.
April has three siblings; two sisters, Kam Dioja and Camille, and a brother. Some sources suggest that her father’s name is Lorenzo Dixon.
Children’s Hospital
Presently, Charles and his wife April, have been involved in various charity works. They ardently support Children’s Hospital, “a hospital that offers its services exclusively to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.”
Back in 2009, the same year, Charles married April donated roughly $2 million to the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
