Willie Davis Sports Foundation Fund

At Willie Davis Sports Foundation, we are on a mission to uplift youth from all walks of life. Our organization is a sanctuary for troubled youth seeking support and successful youth aspiring for growth. Through sports, vocational training, and education, we instill confidence and essential life skills.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Willie Davis Sports Foundation are in discussions for a collaboration beginning in the summer of 2024. This partnership will work to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and continue efforts to support those affected by the disease.

We believe every young person in St. Louis deserves a fighting chance — and we show up to prove it.

The Willie Davis Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded on the legacy of Willie Davis, we use sports, mentorship, health awareness, and community programming to transform the lives of youth and families across our city.

We don't just host events. We build community. We heal families. We invest in futures.

Current Fundraising Events/Cause:

1. Coaches vs. Crime - Charity Basketball Tournament (650 attendees in 2025 · +63%)

2. CVC Dance and Cheer Showcase - (850 attendees in 2025 · +43%)

3. Fitness Extravaganza X PAN CAN — Cancer & Wellness Awareness

4. Khaleel’s Birthday Walk for Child Diabetes Prevention/Awareness

5. Scholarship Fund - 4 Awarded in 2025 · Expanding in 2026

6. Circle of Support — Mental Health & Healing for Families

7. Don't Cheat Yourself — Youth Enrichment & Coaches Guide

8. Supporting Moms in Need

St. Louis needs more — and we are building more.

In 2026, the Willie Davis Sports Foundation is:

→ Expanding the Circle of Support with licensed mental health clinicians and a new Annual Family Empowerment Gathering → Growing our scholarship program to reach more students → Distributing the Youth Coaches Guide to 20+ St. Louis schools to combat youth sports gambling → Deepening our partnership with BJC Healthcare to bring trauma-informed mental health care to families in North St. Louis → Continuing to grow our four signature events — bringing more people into community, more youth into programs, and more hope into neighborhoods that need it

We are not done. We are just getting started. Every dollar you give goes directly to youth, families, and community programming in St. Louis. No family is too far gone. No young person is too far behind. And no community is beyond healing — when the right people show up.

That's what the Willie Davis Sports Foundation is. And you can be a part of it.