Co-Founders
Alexis Canonico
Alexis Pokorski
Board Members
Alison Kessel
Andrea Nolan
Jeff VanNote
Volunteers
Jessica Donow-Krhin
Jessica Leon
Our mission centers on improving the lives of current, former, and future students by raising funds that support both academic and athletic achievements. We are dedicated to supporting outstanding student-athletes who not only demonstrate excellence in their respective sports but also achieve high academic standards and embody commendable character traits. Our mission is to provide these remarkable individuals with the resources and guidance they need to thrive both on the field and in the classroom, fostering their growth as well-rounded individuals.
We are the ONE and ONLY Student Athlete Foundation. We established The Foundation to honor Parisi Academy's legacy of excellence and its mission to shape student-athletes into exemplary role models.In 2024, after being a part of Parisi Academy for several years, we found ourselves having conversations with families that ended with “we cannot afford…” We would make phone calls on behalf of our student-athletes, submit stellar recommendations, and have our students’ performances speak for themselves only to have those words resurface. To no fault of their own, student-athletes are being derailed from their academic and athletic goals. As experienced educators for close to 20 years, who started our careers in lower-income districts, this sounded all too familiar. Why are these students denied the opportunity for greatness solely due to financial hardships? And so the Foundation was born. Providing an even playing field for all student-athletes... Past, Present, and Future!
We see ourselves as more than just educators; we are also close friends who are bonded by common values and a shared vision for the future. Understanding the urgent need for enhanced educational resources and financial assistance for deserving student-athletes, we felt a strong calling to create a foundation dedicated to addressing these critical issues. Our mission is to ensure that these talented individuals have the support they need to thrive both academically and athletically, paving the way for their success and growth.
We take great pride in our transparency as an organization. It's important to us that you understand how we distribute the contributions that you have so kindly entrusted to us. If you would like to inquire further about our financials or need to report your charitable contributions for year-end tax filings and require a suitable receipt, please do not hesitate to reach out to our information team. We're here to help you with all the necessary information.
Student Athlete Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
info@studentathletefoundation.com
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