The Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation

The Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation The Third and Long Foundation strives to change the lives of 9-13 year old urban children facing challenging situations by increasing literacy.

🏌🏾‍♂️🌴 FATHER'S DAY IS COMING UP... AND THE THIRD AND LONG FOUNDATION HAS THE PERFECT GIFT! 🌴🏌🏾‍♂️Skip the tie. Skip the...
06/09/2026

🏌🏾‍♂️🌴 FATHER'S DAY IS COMING UP... AND THE THIRD AND LONG FOUNDATION HAS THE PERFECT GIFT! 🌴🏌🏾‍♂️

Skip the tie. Skip the gift card.

Give Dad an experience he'll never forget!

🎟️ Our Father's Day Silent Auction is LIVE and one lucky winner will receive:

⛳ One Round of Golf for 4 at Margaritaville Golf Course
🏨 Two One-Night Deluxe Resort Stays at Margaritaville Lake Resort
🌊 The ultimate Lake of the Ozarks getaway experience

✨ Valued at OVER $1,250
🔥 Starting Bid: JUST $350

But this is bigger than golf.

Every bid helps the Derrick Thomas / Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation continue making an impact in our community through:

📚 Reading & Literacy Programs
🚌 Educational Field Trips
🎓 Student Scholarships
📖 Production of Our Next Children's Book
🦃 Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
❤️ Programs serving students and families throughout the 2026-2027 school year

When you bid, you're not just bidding on a getaway. You're investing in a child's future.

🏆 BID. RELAX. GIVE BACK.

⏰ Auction Closes Friday, June 19

📲 Scan the QR Code Below or Bid Online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fathers-day-golf-escape-at-margaritaville-lake-resort

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🌮📚🐾 TACOS, BOOKS & BIG DREAMS! 🐾📚🌮What a way to celebrate an AMAZING year at Hartman Elementary School with Ms. Donna Wo...
05/27/2026

🌮📚🐾 TACOS, BOOKS & BIG DREAMS! 🐾📚🌮

What a way to celebrate an AMAZING year at Hartman Elementary School with Ms. Donna Woolard and the incredible students from the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation program! ❤️💛

The students wrapped up the school year with a delicious Taco Bar from one of our FAVORITE community partners, Jalapenos Brookside and let’s just say… those tacos disappeared FAST! 🌮🔥

But the food wasn’t the only thing worth celebrating…

THIS YEAR these amazing students became OFFICIAL PUBLISHED AUTHORS! 📖✨

“Nala the Traveling Cat” was written AND illustrated by the students themselves and we could not be more proud of their creativity, teamwork, and imagination. 🐱✈️🌎

From fun classroom moments to unforgettable field trips, this year was filled with memories, laughter, learning, and growth. One of the students’ FAVORITE adventures was visiting The Rabbit hOle a magical museum experience bringing children’s literature to life! 📚🐇✨

We laughed.
We learned.
We explored.
We created.
And most importantly… WE GREW TOGETHER. ❤️

Now we need YOUR help! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

❤️ DROP A HEART to celebrate these young authors
📚 COMMENT your favorite children’s book growing up
🌮 Tell us… SOFT tacos or HARD tacos?! 👀😂

Let’s show these students some BIG LOVE for all of their hard work this year! 💛

This week, the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation had the incredible honor of visiting High School to ...
05/22/2026

This week, the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation had the incredible honor of visiting High School to officially present the prestigious Neil Smith Community Service Award Traveling Trophy to Makayla McConnell.

For the entire 2026–2027 school year, the trophy will proudly remain on display at Belton High School, marking a historic moment as the first time Belton High School has had the honor of hosting this special award. This trophy represents leadership, service, dedication, and the true impact student athletes can make both on and off the field.

We have truly been busy this year, and this is one of our favorite times of the year because we get the opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding student athletes who are making a difference in their schools and communities. Moments like this remind us exactly why we continue this mission.

A special thank you to Coach Dash Johnson from the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy for nominating such an outstanding student athlete and young leader. Makayla McConnell continues to represent what it means to lead with character, commitment, and heart.

We are beyond proud of Makayla and all of this year’s honorees who continue to inspire their schools, teammates, and communities every single day.

Coaches, teachers, and parents, make sure you like and follow the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation to learn how to nominate a deserving student athlete for the upcoming school year.

Congratulations again to Makayla McConnell on this incredible honor and for continuing to set the standard for excellence both in the classroom and in the community. 🏆

Happy Mother’s Day from the Derrick Thomas / Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation ❤️🌹🏈Today we celebrate all of the amaz...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Derrick Thomas / Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation ❤️🌹🏈

Today we celebrate all of the amazing mothers, grandmothers, aunties and mother figures who lead with love, strength, and grace every day.

Thank you for all you do for your families, our youth, and our community. Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Mother’s Day. ❤️💛

Congratulations to 2026 Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Community Service Award Recipients, Makayla McConnell, Belton High Sch...
05/07/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Community Service Award Recipients, Makayla McConnell, Belton High School;Addison Welch,
Summit Christian Academy; Bailey Foster, Lincoln College Preparatory and Aiden Cummings, Summit Christian Academy.

A special honor cord was presented to Amiah Harden, Staley High School for her outstanding community service to the Third and Long Foundation.

We had a little weather delay, but once the sun came out, so did the magic. ☀️⛳Sharing some team photos from a special d...
04/27/2026

We had a little weather delay, but once the sun came out, so did the magic. ☀️⛳

Sharing some team photos from a special day of golf, fellowship and purpose at the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation Golf Tournament. The storm passed, the community showed up, and the mission kept moving forward.

Now that’s Kansas City.

On April 23, in 1989, The Chiefs drafted Derrick Thomas!
04/27/2026

On April 23, in 1989, The Chiefs drafted Derrick Thomas!

Today we celebrated our favorite Chiefs Player, The Neil Smith. We hope you enjoyed your day. Happy Birthday. Drop a Bir...
04/11/2026

Today we celebrated our favorite Chiefs Player, The Neil Smith. We hope you enjoyed your day.
Happy Birthday.

Drop a Birthday Message to Neil Smith in the comments.

🏌🏽‍♂️ IT’S OFFICIAL. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.The ⛳️ Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Golf Tournament is LIVE......
03/03/2026

🏌🏽‍♂️ IT’S OFFICIAL. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

The ⛳️ Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Golf Tournament is LIVE......... AND we are ready to tee it up for legacy, literacy, and leadership.

This isn’t just a golf tournament.
This is community.
This is impact.
This is 30+ years of changing lives.

✅ Team spots are available
✅ Sponsorships are open
✅ Celebrity pairings
✅ Silent auction + premium experience

Gather your foursome.
Secure your sponsorship.
Meet us on the course.

🔗 Register now at https://thirdandlongcelebweekend.eventbrite.com
📅 April 27, 2026
📍 Shoal Creek Golf Course | Kansas City

Let’s drive change .......... one swing at a time.

02/18/2026

🚨 FINAL 10 DAYS OF DAY 58 🚨

We are in the closing stretch and the finish line is in sight.

This program works.
Students grow.
Confidence rises.
Our first testimony comes from Tonya Moody of Border Star Montessori.
Reading improves.
Lives change.

Teachers are speaking up.
Alumni are stepping forward.
The impact is real.

Now we need the community to close this out strong.

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Address

8301 State Line Road, Suite 116
Kansas City, MO
64114

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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(816) 931-5855

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