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Young adults coming together in our community to be philanthropic. In 2006 Colin Kennedy passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. Kennedy Foundation, in 2016.

One of the things Colin always wanted to do was have an annual pick-up hockey tournament for family and friends. In 2008 Colin's 6 brothers and some of his friends got together and started a charity tournament in his honor to benefit the Colin F. Kennedy Fund in support of Quad A for Kids. The event has become a big hit with young and old, those that play hockey and those that don't, spawning the

creation of a non-profit organization, the Colin F. With the marquee event of the foundation being the Colin Cup, the Colin F. Kennedy Foundation strives each day to better the community by brightening the future of its youth.

06/14/2026

Brighter Futures – 10 Years + Counting ☘️

Behind every face in this collage is a story.
A student who was given a chance. A barrier that was removed. A future filled with hope.

Over the last 10 years, Colin F. Kennedy Foundation has helped make that happen through:
☘️ 140 scholarships awarded
☘️ $147,000 invested in student programs and opportunities
☘️ 22 graduates - and so many more futures still unfolding

All in honor of Colin’s legacy.

If Colin’s story, this mission, or these students have ever inspired you, this is your moment to help us finish strong.

For Colin. For the students pictured here. And for the ones still waiting for their chance. ☘️

06/12/2026

"No student should miss an opportunity because of financial barriers.” ☘️

This belief drives our work - and why scholarships continue to change lives year after year.

CFK Scholar, Terrance, is asking our community to come together to fully fund one student scholarship. Terrance has been been a CFK Scholar since 2020 and graduates from Aquinas this month!

🎯 Goal: Raise $1,250 collectively today!

Whether you give $10, $25, or more, you become part of a student’s story and help continue Colin’s incredible legacy.

06/11/2026

Brighter futures don’t happen by accident. ☘️

As part of our Brighter Futures Campaign, we’re sharing stories from the people who continue to invest in students, opportunity, and hope through Colin F. Kennedy Foundation.

“𝒟𝒾𝓇𝑒𝒸𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒾𝓉𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝒸𝑜𝓃𝓉𝓇𝒾𝒷𝓊𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈 𝓉𝑜𝓌𝒶𝓇𝒹𝓈 𝑜𝓇𝑔𝒶𝓃𝒾𝓏𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝓅𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 𝑒𝓃𝑔𝒶𝑔𝑒𝒹 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒻𝑜𝒸𝓊𝓈𝑒𝒹 𝑜𝓃 𝒽𝑒𝓁𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓂𝓊𝓃𝒾𝓉𝒾𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓎 𝓈𝑒𝓇𝓋𝑒 𝒾𝓈 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝒾𝓂𝓅𝑜𝓇𝓉𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓊𝓈𝑒. 𝒲𝑒 𝒶𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓃𝒹𝑒𝒹 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓁𝓎 𝒞𝑜𝓁𝒾𝓃 𝒞𝓊𝓅 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒻𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝒹𝒶𝓎 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓌𝑒 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝒷𝑒𝑒𝓃 𝒾𝓂𝓅𝓇𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑒𝒹 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝒽𝑜𝓌 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝒾𝓈 𝓁𝒾𝓋𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒾𝓉𝓈 𝓂𝒾𝓈𝓈𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝑜𝒻 '𝓈𝓉𝓇𝑒𝓃𝑔𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓂𝓊𝓃𝒾𝓉𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓋𝒾𝒹𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝒾𝒹 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑜𝓅𝓅𝑜𝓇𝓉𝓊𝓃𝒾𝓉𝒾𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝑜 𝓊𝓃𝒹𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑒𝓇𝓋𝑒𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓉𝒽 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝒾𝓇 𝒻𝒶𝓂𝒾𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓈.' 𝒦𝑒𝑒𝓅 𝓊𝓅 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀!”
- Becky & Charlie Roberts

Ten years later, this mission continues because of a community that believes every young person deserves encouragement, support, and opportunity.
Every donor becomes part of that story. ☘️ bit.ly/cfk-donate

06/09/2026

Today, we honor Colin. ☘️

His kindness, joy, and ability to bring people together continue to inspire Colin F. Kennedy Foundation’s mission every single day.

In what would have been Colin’s 42nd year, we’re asking our community to give $42 today in honor of Colin’s life and legacy.

☘️ Give today. Share the mission. Continue the legacy. bit.ly/cfk-donate

Every donation helps students access scholarships, mentorship, and opportunities that shape brighter futures.

The greatest way we can honor Colin is by continuing to invest in young people and the possibilities ahead.

06/05/2026

Community creates brighter futures. ☘️

For 10 years, supporters of Colin F. Kennedy Foundation have shown what’s possible when people come together for young people.

Today’s challenge:
✔️ Make a donation
✔️ Tag a friend
✔️ Share why supporting students matters to you

Because every share, every gift, and every conversation helps expand Colin’s legacy even further. Donate now: bit.ly/cfk-donate

🎁 Bonus: Donate today and get an additional entry to win a custom CFK Flag 👀 (ANY donor to the campaign gets entered but you get an extra for giving today!)

06/04/2026

A brighter future can begin with one opportunity. 💫

Colin F. Kennedy Foundation gives students support, encouragement, and scholarships that help them move confidently toward their goals.

As part of our Brighter Futures - 10 Years + Counting Campaign, we’re spotlighting CFK Scholar, Chef Vaughnn, whose journey reflects exactly why this work matters.

“A scholarship is more than just financial help - it's about finding people and organizations who truly believe in you and your future.”

When you support CFK, you’re not just funding a scholarship - you’re investing in confidence, opportunity, and possibility.

☘️ Help us continue creating brighter futures for years to come. bit.ly/cfk-donate

06/01/2026

Ten years. Thousands of lives impacted. One incredible legacy. ☘️

For the past decade, Colin F. Kennedy Foundation has helped students access opportunities, scholarships, & mentorship - all inspired by Colin’s spirit of kindness, connection, & community.

Today, we kick off our Brighter Futures - 10 Years + Counting Campaign celebrating the impact we’ve made together… & the future we’re building next.

🎊Share, donate, and celebrate with us all month long. bit.ly/cfk-donate

Over the next two weeks, you’ll hear stories from scholarship recipients, donors, friends, & families whose lives have been changed through this mission.

This is more than a fundraiser.

It’s 10 years of showing up for young people in our community.

And we’re just getting started.

05/19/2026

Meet Malik Kashif

Malik is a CFK scholar and recent Towson University graduate who’s motivation to learn shapes every aspect of his life. From long commutes to school, summer classes, and balancing a part time job with his studies, Malik shows that drive makes anything possible.

Read more about his story and watch our interview on our website in bio!

05/15/2026

.lenz33 walks into a bar …

It’s happy hour at the Colin F. Kennedy foundation! Come support your community and grab a drink with us at the Sheffield! All tips support youth education opportunities in Rochester!

Enjoy

05/10/2026

Behind every one of our scholars is a village of mothers, mentors, and role models who help them shine. 🫂

Happy Mother’s Day from the Colin F. Kennedy foundation.

Hear more about Malik’s story, coming to our website soon.

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