The LLK Foundation

08/26/2026

🛑ATTENTION!🛑 2 years of LOPA Trail Run memories and year 3 is just around the corner! Our 2026 TEAM SHIRTS ARE COMING SOON! 👀 We’re working on this year’s design, but we need your help…

What color shirts should we do this year?! Drop your vote in the comments! ⬇️
LOPA Trail Run-Love Like Karson team

08/12/2026

LOPA Trail Run is celebrating its 13th year, and this will be our 3rd year attending in honor of Karson!

Come walk, run, and make more memories with our LLK family!

📅 November 8, 2026
🏃 Early Bird Registration: $40 until 10/23 at 5 PM
After that, registration will be $50.

👇 Register using the link below!

https://www.giveffect.com/teams/26658-love-like-karson

Forever 18. Forever LLK. ❤️

07/12/2026

On Friday, the Louisiana Jeepers gathered to present a donation to LOPA from the proceeds of our 1st Annual LLK Benefit.

While we weren’t able to be there, our hearts were. We are so thankful to my brother and sister-in-law, along with my godchild and her husband, for representing the LLK Foundation on our behalf. Thank you for always showing up, standing beside us, and helping carry on Karson’s legacy.

To the Louisiana Jeepers, thank you for supporting our 1st Annual LLK Benefit and for your incredible generosity. Because of your kindness, Karson’s legacy continues to make an impact. As an organ donor, Karson gave the gift of life, and through your support of LOPA, his story continues to inspire hope and help save lives.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us honor Karson in such a meaningful way. We are forever grateful.

06/29/2026

05/21/2026

On May 13, 2026, the LLK Foundation was honored to award two $2,000 engineering scholarships to two outstanding seniors from David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy.

These scholarships were created in memory of Karson Scott Estilette, Class of 2024, whose passion for engineering, learning, and helping others continues to inspire us every day. Karson was pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at UL Lafayette with dreams of becoming an aeronautical engineer before his tragic passing in September 2024.

The recipients selected truly reflected Karson’s ambitions, determination, character, and love for engineering. It means so much to our family to see his legacy continue through students who share the same passion and goals that Karson carried so proudly.

The LLK Foundation — Love Like Karson — was created to continue the kindness, compassion, and giving spirit that defined Karson’s life. Seeing these scholarships awarded reminds us that his light is still making a difference.

Congratulations to Adrian Curelariu and Forest Begnaud. We know Karson would be proud.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the LLK Foundation and helped us continue Karson’s mission to love, serve, and give back.

05/20/2026

Photos from our 1st LLK Benefit❤️🖤
Part 4-Bands!
And lastly a huge thank you to these bands that showed up and donated their time! Forever grateful for you guys for being a big part of year 1!

05/20/2026

Photos from our 1st LLK Benefit❤️🖤
Part 3-Louisiana Jeepers
Thank you all we hope to see you guys next year!

05/20/2026

Photos from our 1st LLK Benefit❤️🖤
Part 2

05/20/2026

Photos from our 1st LLK Benefit❤️🖤
Part 1

05/04/2026