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2022 Enforcer Award Recipient – Brian Grant
The Maurice Lucas Foundation Enforcer Award is presented every year to a person who best embodies many of the characteristics that Maurice Lucas displayed both on and off the basketball court, including how he motivated and empowered kids. The Maurice Lucas Foundation is proud to present this year’s Enforcer Award to Brian Grant. Brian Grant…
Read MoreInaugural Legacy Award Recipient 2022 – Mike Richardson
The Maurice Lucas Foundation Legacy Award celebrates an individual who embodies commitment to our youth. The recipient is a service-oriented, community leader that has committed personal resources and business resources through the Maurice Lucas Foundation in the form of time, talent and treasure. They provided opportunities for our youth, inspired our staff and shared our…
Read MoreThank You! More than $1 million raised at the 12th Annual Maurice Lucas Foundation Celebration!
Together we are changing lives! More than $1,000,000 was raised for our youth and their families. Thank you to everyone for making our 12th Annual Maurice Lucas Foundation Celebration Dinner, Auction & After Party a success! This was our first in person event in three years and it was a night filled with fun, laughs and so…
Read MoreMaurice Lucas Foundation to hold 12th annual gala in person on Sept. 10
Honorees include Trail Blazer Brian Grant and Dark Horse Comics CEO Mike Richardson PORTLAND, Ore. – Five hundred of Portland’s sports, society and community stars will come out Saturday night, Sept. 10, to the Maurice Lucas Foundation’s annual gala to help raise funds for Portland’s children. A few tickets are still available for 12th annual…
Read MoreMaurice Lucas Legend Sports Camp at Parkrose Middle School a success!
The Maurice Lucas Foundation hosted a free, 3-day basketball camp with kids from grades 3rd through 8th. The kids learned ball handling, foundational skills, and wisdom from guest speakers, all while incorporating our seven pillars. Here are some photos highlighting the fun! Special thanks to our ML20 Enforcer team, who came and helped with registration…
Read MoreThe Maurice Lucas Foundation joins the Russell family in mourning the loss of the incomparable Bill Russell
The Maurice Lucas Foundation joins the Russell family and basketball fans around the world in mourning the passing of the incomparable Bill Russell. Mr. Russell was one of the greatest basketball players ever at the college, Olympic and professional levels, thanks to his superior intelligence, skills and strength. Mr. Russell was also a friend of…
Read MoreCapital Fieldhouse in Salem partners with Maurice Lucas Foundation to host Free, 3-day Camp!
Capital Fieldhouse, Oregon’s #1 Sport & Event Center, hosted a free, 3-day sports camp with the Maurice Lucas Foundation-and it was a blast! The Maurice Lucas Foundation and Capital Fieldhouse held a free, three-day, youth sports and education camp. The attendees played basketball and volleyball. Up to 150 Salem-area youth in Grades 4-10 gathered with…
Read MoreRecord turnout at 18th annual Maurice Lucas Foundation Celebrity Golf Invitational results in record $275,210 raised for free youth programs
ALOHA, Ore. – Two records were broken at the18th annual Celebrity Golf Invitational that the Maurice Lucas Foundation held here July 20. A record turnout of 280 golfers helped raise a record $275,210. The foundation will use the funds to support the free academic and athletic programs it provides to middle school through post-high students…
Read MoreCelebrities to compete at 18th Annual Maurice Lucas Foundation Celebrity Golf Invitational Tournament in Aloha on July 20
WHAT: The Maurice Lucas Foundation will hold its 18th annual Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament. The event raises funds for the free academic and athletic programs the foundation provides to middle school through post-high school students and families in the Portland area. The winning team will receive a first-class trip to Bandon, including transportation on a…
Read MoreSummer Newsletter 2022 & Year-End Report
An update on our programs, events and other news happening at the Maurice Lucas Foundation. Includes a year-end report of stats and data from the fiscal year.
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