Shades of Greatness
The LeSean McCoy Foundation
Our mission is to raise awareness about ALS and empower communities by uplifting socially and economically challenged at-risk youths. We seek to improve the quality of life of children and their families through education.
About Us
Shades of Greatness — The LeSean McCoy Foundation — aims to raise awareness, educate, and provide a positive impact for individuals who have been diagnosed with ALS and their families who have been affected.
After LeSean’s late grandmother, Maryann Branch, lost her battle to ALS, the disease became a driving force behind the creation of The LeSean McCoy Foundation. The assistance we provide comes in many forms including home modifications, communicative technology, clothing, and transportation. Our goal is to assist patients living with ALS to make life as manageable as possible.
The LeSean McCoy Foundation also seeks to be an active resource in the community. We empower and uplift socially and economically challenged youths. Our mission is to educate and inspire at-risk children to improve their quality of life.
Our Impact
Since 2010, LeSean has been advancing numerous programs that have a significant impact on communities, addressing various needs and empowering individuals. Shades of Greatness aims to improve youth and familial outcomes related to educational, financial and health literacies in underserved communities.
Transitional Housing
Scholarships
Football Camp
Charity Games
Thanksgiving Events
Christmas Outreach
Holiday Party
Celebrity Charity Weekend
ALS Advocacy
Program Details
ALS Advocacy
We assist individuals and families affected by ALS through providing communicative technology, home modifications, transportation, and clothing to make life with ALS as manageable as possible.
Celebrity Charity Weekend
We’re honored to host celebrity events to raise awareness and aid for ALS.This year we celebrated with our first annual Celebrity Basketball Game and an official All White After Party.
Holiday Party
Each year we host 250-300 families for a fun, community-based holiday party filled with entertainment, special guests, and gifts for those who are underserved.
Transitional Housing
Shades of Greatness, Inc. has established an intermediate living home for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. The home provides education, resources and opportunities for young people who age out of the foster care system.
Thanksgiving Events
To reduce food insecurity during a familial time of thanks and reflection, Shades of Greatness, Inc. provides a limited number of complete Thanksgiving meals to underserved communities.
Tyrell Harris Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship enables students exhibiting academic excellence and a passion for giving back to the community to attend college without accumulating burdensome debt. Inspiring young people exemplifies the spirit of Tyrell and keeps his memory alive.
Christmas Outreach
We’ve proudly served thousands throughout NY and PA communities by providing items for children and adults. Items include, but are not limited to, coats, hats, gloves, toys, electronics, bedding, toiletries, cleaning supplies and personal care needs for seniors. Each year we host 250-300 families for a fun, community-based holiday party filled with entertainment, special guests, food, and gifts for those who are underserved.
Charity Games
We host charity games to raise awareness and funds for ALS advocacy and continued support of Shades of Greatness, Inc.’s mission to empower and uplift socially and economically challenged communities.
Basketball & Softball- Charity games featuring a host of celebrities and athletes have been held in support of ALS advocacy and support and underserved communities. At-risk youths are treated to attendance at the games to cheer on their favorite celebrity or athlete
Football Camp
LeSean McCoy hosts mini-football camps for youth in the Philadelphia and Harrisburg, PA communities. Campers partake in skills and drills instruction, teamwork, maintaining a healthy diet and overall player safety. A select number of scholarships are made available for underserved youth.
Students & Graduates
Meet the talented students we've worked with!
Students are the driving force behind the continuous growth and development of society. They represent the future leaders, innovators, and problem solvers who will shape our world. These individuals have embarked on a journey of learning and personal growth, acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive.
College Graduates
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Jeray Neely-Speaks
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Talisa Jackson
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Corey Jett II
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Steven Stoney
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Tony James
Current Recipients
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Malik Belle
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Amir Brower-Pitts
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Antwuan Byrd
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Lanell Corbett
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Jacob Dones
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Roy Irvin
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Toron James
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Micah O’Neal-Sloane
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Horan Thomas
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Nyreke Wall
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Talik Wall
Football Camp
Hospital Visits
Community Day
Charity Games
Christmas Outreach
ALS Advocacy
Scholarship
Thanksgiving Events
2023 Scholarship Opportunites
*Scholarship applications are now closed. Applicants and recipients will receive notificiation by May 19.
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