Origin Former NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. founded The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation in 2005 in honor of his mother, Carol Fitzgerald, who died of breast cancer in 2003. Since then, the foundation has worked to provide youth with the educational tools they need to thrive and to support women, men and families affected by breast cancer. Mission The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation has two missions: to support youth education and breast cancer awareness. To serve youth, the foundation promotes reading proficiency and provides access to after-school programs, sports camps and technology for kids in grades K-12. This includes bridging the digital gap to ensure that under- resourced communities have the tools and skills needed to advance in the ever-growing world of technology. The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation also provides resources, education and support to individuals and families impacted by breast cancer. Recognizing breast cancer’s repercussions on underserved communities and the lack of available resources has created an ongoing need the foundation feels obligated to fulfill. Annual Budget The foundation has a giving goal of $700,000 per year to organizations doing effective work in the community. Fitzgerald also looks for ways to inspire giving on the part of his corporate partners to create additional pathways of contribution. Program Highlight Something that sets The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation apart is its commitment to face time. “We really prioritize human interaction,” said Danielle Frost, the foundation’s executive director. Frost worked with Fitzgerald for over a decade, helping to produce his charity events before making the transition to the foundation. Now, she and Fitzgerald are on the ground year-round, engaging with community members, 68 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE The foundation works to end the racial and ethnic digital divide.

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