The Emporia Community Foundation has announced the creation of a new fund designed to help families offset athletics-related costs.
The Tucker Lee Everyone Plays Fund honors the memory of Lee, who passed away in June at age 24 after battling NUT carcinoma. Lee, a graduate of Emporia High and a student at Emporia State University, played on a lot of recreational and traveling teams as he grew up as well as football and wrestling in high school. He double-majored in accounting and health promotions while at ESU.
The Community Foundation says the new grant is meant to alleviate monetary burdens on Lyon County families by offering financial aid to offset costs of equipment and fees. To apply, go online to https://www.emporiacf.org/available-grants.cfm. For more information, call the Community Foundation at 620-342-9304 or go online to www.emporiacf.org.
