Mission
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ACCESS TO OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND IMPROVE THEIR PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE. TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING: WORK OF LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS BY PARTICIPATING IN CHARITY FUNDRAISERS, ARRANGING PLAYERS' APPEARANCES, AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT; HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH CONCERNS THAT AFFECT YOUTH; PROMOTION OF FITNESS AND HEALTH AWARENESS THROUGH CONSTRUCTION OF PLAYGROUNDS AND FITNESS CENTERS THAT SERVE YOUTH; AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SEEKING CURES FOR CHILDHOOD DISEASES.