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.

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒด FATHER'S DAY IS COMING UP... AND THE THIRD AND LONG FOUNDATION HAS THE PERFECT GIFT! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธSkip the tie. Skip the...
06/09/2026

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒด FATHER'S DAY IS COMING UP... AND THE THIRD AND LONG FOUNDATION HAS THE PERFECT GIFT! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Skip the tie. Skip the gift card.

Give Dad an experience he'll never forget!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Our Father's Day Silent Auction is LIVE and one lucky winner will receive:

โ›ณ One Round of Golf for 4 at Margaritaville Golf Course
๐Ÿจ Two One-Night Deluxe Resort Stays at Margaritaville Lake Resort
๐ŸŒŠ The ultimate Lake of the Ozarks getaway experience

โœจ Valued at OVER $1,250
๐Ÿ”ฅ 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:

๐Ÿ“š Reading & Literacy Programs
๐ŸšŒ Educational Field Trips
๐ŸŽ“ Student Scholarships
๐Ÿ“– Production of Our Next Children's Book
๐Ÿฆƒ Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
โค๏ธ 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.

๐Ÿ† BID. RELAX. GIVE BACK.

โฐ Auction Closes Friday, June 19

๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR Code Below or Bid Online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fathers-day-golf-escape-at-margaritaville-lake-resort

Tag a golfer. Share with a friend. Help us spread the word!

๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ TACOS, BOOKS & BIG DREAMS! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฎWhat a way to celebrate an AMAZING year at Hartman Elementary School with Ms. Donna Wo...
05/27/2026

๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ TACOS, BOOKS & BIG DREAMS! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฎ

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! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›

The students wrapped up the school year with a delicious Taco Bar from one of our FAVORITE community partners, Jalapenos Brookside and letโ€™s just sayโ€ฆ those tacos disappeared FAST! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ”ฅ

But the food wasnโ€™t the only thing worth celebratingโ€ฆ

THIS YEAR these amazing students became OFFICIAL PUBLISHED AUTHORS! ๐Ÿ“–โœจ

โ€œNala the Traveling Catโ€ was written AND illustrated by the students themselves and we could not be more proud of their creativity, teamwork, and imagination. ๐Ÿฑโœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ

From fun classroom moments to unforgettable field trips, this year was filled with memories, laughter, learning, and growth. One of the studentsโ€™ FAVORITE adventures was visiting The Rabbit hOle a magical museum experience bringing childrenโ€™s literature to life! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‡โœจ

We laughed.
We learned.
We explored.
We created.
And most importantlyโ€ฆ WE GREW TOGETHER. โค๏ธ

Now we need YOUR help! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

โค๏ธ DROP A HEART to celebrate these young authors
๐Ÿ“š COMMENT your favorite childrenโ€™s book growing up
๐ŸŒฎ Tell usโ€ฆ SOFT tacos or HARD tacos?! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜‚

Letโ€™s show these students some BIG LOVE for all of their hard work this year! ๐Ÿ’›

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 2026โ€“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 yearโ€™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. ๐Ÿ†

Happy Motherโ€™s Day from the Derrick Thomas / Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation โค๏ธ๐ŸŒน๐ŸˆToday we celebrate all of the amaz...
05/10/2026

Happy Motherโ€™s Day from the Derrick Thomas / Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation โค๏ธ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿˆ

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 Motherโ€™s Day. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›

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. โ˜€๏ธโ›ณSharing 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. โ˜€๏ธโ›ณ

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 thatโ€™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.

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ ITโ€™S OFFICIAL. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.The โ›ณ๏ธ Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Golf Tournament is LIVE......
03/03/2026

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ ITโ€™S OFFICIAL. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

The โ›ณ๏ธ 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 isnโ€™t just a golf tournament.
This is community.
This is impact.
This is 30+ years of changing lives.

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

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

๐Ÿ”— Register now at https://thirdandlongcelebweekend.eventbrite.com
๐Ÿ“… April 27, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Shoal Creek Golf Course | Kansas City

Letโ€™s drive change .......... one swing at a time.

02/18/2026

๐Ÿšจ FINAL 10 DAYS OF DAY 58 ๐Ÿšจ

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

Telephone

(816) 931-5855

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