Drawing
upon a life-long love of learning and his wish to provide a conduit
that would link underprivileged communities with sponsors who want
to encourage the growth and direction of children, Kellen Winslow established
this foundation.
Changing
lives is not a new direction for Kellen Winslow. From 1990 - 1998,
Kellen was the driving force behind many major fundraising efforts
for academic and sports related programs at the Jackie Robinson Family
YMCA located in Southeast San Diego.
Last
year, 1999, The Kellen Winslow Celebrity Golf Classic helped the Jackie
Robinson Family YMCA achieve their "Brightest Goal" by raising over
$40,000 in financial donations and also installing stadium lights valued
at over $50,000 for the outdoor sporting venues. Lighting the outdoor
sports fields at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA has enabled children
of the southeast San Diego community to participate in activities well
beyond daylight hours. This YMCA has been in existence for more than
25 years, and thanks to Kellen's efforts, activities can now extend
well into the evening hours.
