”"This organization was one of the greatest blessings of my life. I grew up as a troubled kid, and meeting Tyjuan's friends allowed me to build a strong support system. They became father figures that kept up with me throughout the years. Their guidance outside the field led me to make something more of myself. These are men of strong morals that instilled in me discipline and organization."
Tywon Bender1st scholarship recipient
The Tyjuan Hagler Foundation strives to bring a change in the lives of young people by motivating them to excel. We lead the way for youth to develop a “winner within themselves” attitude. We develop “Champions”.
Throughout the years we have accomplished a great deal, but there is so much more for us to accomplish. Our goal is to enhance individual sport skills, along with instilling character development through teamwork and good sportsmanship. Developing good character assist with the ability to make good decisions, becoming respectful, and assuming responsibility for one’s own actions.
The Tyjuan Hagler Foundation promotes and believes in the ideas and practices of character building. The Foundation will provide college scholarships for youths graduating high school, entering college.
A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Past & Present Sponsors
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- Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong
- Carl Brown
- Jim Rowe
- Chief Damon Schuldt
- Jimmy Holmes
- Dr. Leonard Porter
- Duane Tucker
- Ira & Ruby Nelson
- Anthony Taborn
- Tim Milner
- Riverside Healthcare
- Miner Charitable Foundation, Inc.
- Linman Family McDonalds
- Little Ceasars
- Lax Mortuary
- First Trust Bank.
- New Jerusalem Church
- Coyote Canyon
- Monical’s Pizza
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- USA Football
- Applebee’s Grill & Bar
- Pepsi
- Reebok
- BRICKSTONE BREWERY
- RedRoot Group
- Collective Studios
- Caldwell Chapel
- JR’s Chicken
- HomeStar Bank
- ACME
- Meijer
- CSL Behring
- Burrell Property
- Sweet Cravings
- Leggett Funeral Home
- Board Machine Gaming
- Morning Star
- MB Church
- Pembroke Fellowship
- Self Soul Care
- Impact/ Salt School
Kidz –Kan -Do
Tyjuan invites his college and NFL colleagues from all over the nation to volunteer their time, mentorship, and expertise to camp participants for one weekend every year.
The Kidz-Kan-Do Youth Football and Cheer Camp provides a unique and most invaluable experience for the Kankakee community and its surrounding counties.
Coaches
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- Tyjuan Hagler
- Joe Shepherd
- Montiese Culton
- Cory Chapman
- Marvin Allen
- Odie Anyanwu
- Lebaron Steele
- R Akorli
- Kwesi Amankwa Williams
- Drew Laurenti
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- Kenyon Whiteside
- Omar Grant
- Tywon Bender
- Jah Wells
- Lee LaFayette
- Alan Rood
- Rich Zinanni
- Mila Moore
- Lashawn Pitts
Key To The City
About Ty
- 2005 NFL Draft 5th round pick
- 2007 XLI Super Bowl Champ
- 2009 Super Bowl runner-up
- 2007 & 2021 Received the Key to the City of Kankakee
- 2017 Inducted in the Hall of Honor at Kankakee High School
- 2018 Inducted in the Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame
- 2018 Certificate of Appreciation from McDonald’s
