Ezra Lawson Foundation

06/02/2026

We were honored to attend Socastee High School’s Senior Awards Night and present the Ezra Lawson Memorial Scholarship to Ava Parsons. 💛🖤💛🖤

Congratulations, Ava! We are proud to celebrate this achievement with you and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the years ahead!

05/26/2026

🏀 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 4th Annual Ezra Lawson 3v3 Basketball Tournament! 🏀

Grab your squad and sign up your team of 3 or 4 players today to secure your spot! This year’s tournament will feature competitive games, contests, concessions, raffles, medals, and a fun day of basketball for all ages 15 & up!

Spots are limited to a 16-team bracket! Registration link in the comments.

05/23/2026

Thursday night at the Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology Senior Awards Night, we had the honor of presenting the Ezra Lawson Memorial Scholarship to Kynsli Newman. 💙

Kynsli, we are so proud to recognize your hard work, character, and bright future ahead. It means so much to our foundation to celebrate students like you and continue Ezra’s legacy by supporting young people as they pursue their dreams.

05/03/2026

The Ezra Lawson Foundation is honored to recognize our scholarship recipient for the 2025–2026 school year, Ava Parsons!

She is an incredibly deserving student whose determination, leadership, and commitment to her future stood out to us. We are proud to invest in her educational journey and celebrate all that she has already accomplished. Please help us congratulate her as she takes this exciting next step!

Each year, our scholarship program is funded through our Annual 3v3 Memorial Basketball Tournament, held in loving memory of Ezra Lawson. What began as a way to honor his life has grown into an opportunity to make a lasting difference for students in our community.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the foundation and helps us carry Ezra’s legacy forward through service, remembrance, and opportunity. 💙

05/03/2026

This year’s scholarship has been awarded to a truly deserving student whose hard work, dedication, and character reflect the values this scholarship was created to honor. We are excited to support Kynsli Newman as she continues her educational journey and pursues her future goals. Please join us in congratulating Kynsli! We wish her continued success, endless opportunities, and a bright future ahead.

This scholarship is made possible each year through the love and support shown at our annual Ezra Lawson 3v3 Memorial Basketball Tournament.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and helps us keep Ezra’s legacy alive in such a meaningful way. 💙

02/11/2026

Our 2025–2026 college scholarship application is open! We’re proud to support Horry County High School seniors as they take the next step toward their future.

If you’re a graduating senior, we encourage you to apply.
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08/06/2025

07/26/2025

🏀🧡 Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts 🧡🏀

We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who came out to support the Ezra Lawson Memorial 3v3 Basketball Tournament — friends, family, and community members alike. Your presence, love, and contributions made this day so meaningful and unforgettable.

To the players: thank you for giving your all on the court and honoring Ezra with your passion and sportsmanship.

To our amazing volunteers: your time, energy, and hearts behind the scenes helped bring everything together — we truly couldn’t have done it without you!

Every dollar raised, every cheer from the stands, and every helping hand meant the world to us. We give God all the glory for all that was accomplished through this event!

With love and gratitude,
Ezra's Family