Events

Upcoming Events
June 2025
Father's Day Leadership Basketball Clinic
The 4th Annual Father's Day Leadership Basketball Clinic is coming soon! Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, faith, and fundamentals! This clinic, which is open to all youth, is designed to build basketball skills and godly leadership both on and off the court. The event will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025 @8:30 a.m. at the FAMU Al Lawson Multi-purpose Center in Tallahassee, FL.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and celebrate Father’s Day Weekend in a meaningful way!

June 2025
Family Fun Day at Amicus Brewing!
Join us on Saturday, June 14 from 2–6 PM at Old City Waterworks in Tallahassee for an exciting afternoon of family fun! Enjoy a cornhole tournament featuring Charlie Ward, competitive football toss, face painting, a silent auction, vintage FSU wear, live sports highlights, and more.
Plus, support our 3rd Annual Sports Shoe Drive by donating new cleats, running, or cheer shoes for youth ages 6–14.
It’s a day of games, food, music, and fun for all ages—don’t miss it!

August 2025
3rd Annual Championship Brunch at Immanuel Baptist Church!
Join us on Friday, August 29 from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM in Tallahassee for our 3rd Annual Championship Brunch featuring Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee as our Charlie’s Chalk Talk Guest.
We’ll also honor Coach Leonard & Mrs. Claudette Hamilton and the Ann & Bobby Bowden Family for their legacy of leadership and excellence.
Enjoy a meaningful afternoon of food, faith, and inspiration as we support the future Champions Ranch — a place of hope and growth for youth.

Previous Events
Event
2024 Multi-Sport Shoe Drive
The Ward Family Foundation Champions Community came together in 2024 for the 2nd Annual Sport Shoe Drive benefitting Big Bend Pop Warner Football. We donated new and gently used athletic shoes to help ensure all of the athletes and cheerleaders had proper footwear for the season. Stay tuned for details about the 2025 Sport Shoe Drive!

December 2024
Holiday Mentor Leadership Basketball Clinic
On December 1, we hosted the 2nd Annual Holiday Mentor Leadership Basketball Clinic in Thomasville, GA. This clinic is designed for parents/children or adult mentors/mentees, to engage in basketball drills, learn life lessons and hear motivational talks while fostering lasting bonds through teamwork & shared memories!
Program: Sports
Father's Day Mentor Leadership Basketball Clinic


December 2023
Holiday Mentor Leadership Basketball Clinic

November 2023
Surprise Holiday Shopping Spree with Dick’s Sporting Goods

November 2023
Championship Breakfast

June 2023
Father's Day Mentor Leadership Clinic

February 2023
Blessing Bucket Packing Event

November 2022
FSUS Hurricane Relief

April 2022
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels Book Giveaway

June 2022
Father's Day Leadership Basketball Clinic
Past Events
- Charlie Ward Mentor Leadership Clinic: Pensacola, FL
- Charlie Ward Tribute to Excellence: Houston, TX
- Charlie Ward Basketball Camps for Boys: Erie, PA; Thomasville, GA; Tallahassee, FL; Houston, TX
- Charlie Ward Basketball Camps for Girls: New York, NY
- Slammin’ Jammin’ Jubilee at NBA All-Star Weekend: Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA
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