Live Like Casey, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit foundation created in honor of the life of Casey Andrew Lohne of Medford NJ. Casey was killed in a tragic car accident on July 5, 2019, shortly after graduating from Shawnee High School. Casey planned to attend Salisbury University in Maryland and work as a student manager for their football team.

Casey had a passion for working with kids and wanted to study physical education so he could become a teacher and a football coach one day.

Casey's love and enthusiasm for sports was contagious. You would see Casey on the sidelines of every Shawnee Football game waving a towel to get the fans "pumped up".

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Casey's involvement at Shawnee High School was one of his many great experiences. He was a manager for the football team. He also participated in track and field, and the stage crew for plays and musicals. Outside of school, he played Marlton Street Hockey, Medford Youth and Athletic Association's (MYAA) Flag Football as a player and then a referee, and MYAA Baseball as a player and then as an umpire. Casey's love of sports extended to every Philadelphia sports team as well as a lifetime love for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Casey was always seen wearing sport apparel for each of these teams he loved.

You would also find Casey organizing games with the kids at Deerbrook Swim Club and his beloved neighborhood Oakwood Beach. Casey spent his entire childhood playing and fishing at Oakwood Beach.

Casey was always prepared for a pick up game at anytime. He never went anywhere without being prepared to play football, basketball, wiffle ball, street hockey baseball or even the chance to cast a fishing line with a hot dog as bait.

Casey's heart was pure and filled with love. He truly loved life, his family, his friends and teammates. Our hope is to spread that love far and wide.

Our Mission is to provide supports to encourage:

Youth mentorship.
Athletic skill building.
Scholarships
Positive peer interactions.
Sponsorship for participation in local athletic recreation leagues.
Local youth groups.
After school programs.
Summer camps.
Extracurricular activities.

Our goal is to make sure that all children, regardless of ability, income or special needs, Never Stop Playing and Live Like Casey in always enjoying life, supporting each other, promoting positive attitudes, performing random acts of kindness, playing and having fun with their peers.

Live Like Casey Beef & Beer Fundraiser 2026

Never Stop Playing. A Night Out That Gives Back

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