Cultivating Lifelong Champions
Body - Mind - Spirit
The Mission of the Ward Family Foundation is to support youth character development through sports, arts, education, and wellness to benefit under-served youth and support disaster relief initiatives. The Ward Family Foundation is a public 501c3 charity rooted in Christian Values.
The Busy Bee Round Up Campaign Benefitting Champions Ranch is happening now through April 30, 2026!
When you’re on the road, stop by Busy Bee for gas and snacks, and simply round up your purchase to support Champions Ranch.
And while you’re there… don’t miss the new Champions Ranch Fudge! Perfect for Valentine’s Day and Heart ❤️ Month. Enjoy a sweet treat while helping build champions.
It’s a simple way to make a big difference. Thank you for turning everyday purchases into eternal impact.
What a powerful and unforgettable time we had together at the Shared Legacies documentary screening at the Challenger Learning Center in partnership with the Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC).
More than 40 teens from the Boys & Girls Club joined an intergenerational audience representing diverse ethnic and professional backgrounds. The unity in the room was powerful, young leaders sitting alongside seasoned leaders, reflecting on faith, resilience, collaboration, and purpose.
The post-event panel featuring Dr. Andrea Oliver, Dr. Monte Finkelstein, and Min. Dalaitre Hollinger added thoughtful insight and historical context, helping us process the experience in a deeper way. Their perspectives reinforced that legacy is intentional, it is built through conversation, mentorship, and action.
Moments like this remind us why Champions Ranch matters. We are building more than a campus.
We are building community.
We are building legacy.
We are building champions.
Thank You for Supporting the 3rd Annual Championship Brunch!
The 3rd Annual Ward Family Foundation Championship Brunch was a huge success because of your support. We hope you enjoyed Charlie’s Chalk Talk with Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and honoring Coach Leonard & Mrs. Claudette Hamilton with the Charlie Ward Distinguished Excellence Award and celebrating Richard & Elizabeth Albertson with the Bowden Family Legacy Award.
Together we are getting closer to breaking ground on the first field at the Charlie Ward Champions Ranch. We hope we can count on your continued support so that together we can build futures!
Your generosity helped young athletes play football, soccer, run and cheer with the proper footwear this fall!
Thank you for supporting the 3rd Annual Sports Shoe Drive!
Congratulations to the finalists of the 3rd Annual WFF Student Design Contest:
Hailey Hudson, First Runner Up
Jordyn Adams, Winner!
Our Impact
Youth Programming Since 1996
carrying on the legacy of the Ward family’s commitment to giving back.
youth impacted through camp and outreach events.
blessings buckets packed and distributed to Tornado Victims.
sports shoes donated to youth athletes and their families.
of Participants attend multiple years.
Camps, Clinics & youth events held in 10 cities across the nation.
How We Cultivate Lifelong Champions
Building Connection
Bringing the Community Together
Training Excellence
Transformational Coaching
(Sports, STREAM, Wellness)
Empowering Hope
Unleash potential, discover purpose, foster resilience
