February 25, 2026
The Lewis Sports Foundation announces its 2026 Fundraising Events!
The Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 and the 24th Annual Leo Lewis Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 both at Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, MN.
The purpose of the awards dinner is to honor the tireless work, dedication and leadership of professionals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. LSF recognizes these professionals because of their successes in making a difference in the lives of deserving youth.
The Golf Classic is a day of FUNdraising and fellowship to support the programming of Lewis Sports Foundation!
More information for sponsorship or to register for these events can be found under the EVENTS tab in the menu at the top of this page.
February 19, 2026
Congratulations to Kelly Pannek and her Gold Medal performance in the 2026 Winter Olympics for the United States Women’s Ice Hockey team! Kelly was one of our celebrity golfers last summer at Leo Lewis’ Celebrity Golf Classic at Minnesota Valley Country Club.
February 5, 2026
Congratulations to former Lewis Sports Foundation alumni and donor Larry Fitzgerald Jr. for his induction into the National Football League Hall of Fame! When he was a young high school player one of the few football camps he attended was the Leo Lewis Football Academy held at Concordia University in St. Paul in 2000.
July 17, 2025
For the 1st time in 23 years the Leo Lewis Celebrity Golf Classic is SOLD OUT!!
Over 170 golfers have registered to play and support our non-profit community organization and it's mission!!
The Lewis Sports Foundation THANKS all who have supported us this year!!!
July 5, 2025
Lewis Sports Foundation held its Annual Awards Dinner on June 26th at Minnesota Valley Country Club. The purpose of the event was to celebrate Lewis Sports Foundation’s programs and ongoing community activities. Included in the excitement were the recognition of community leaders in sport and physical activity who epitomize the intersection of leadership and in the fields of sport, physical activity and wellness. LSF honored Dewayne Combs from St. Paul Murry School and Kelsey Joson from InControl as the 2025 practitioners award recipients. The President’s award recipient was Kathie Eiland-Madison from Delta Dental. These three professionals were recognized because of their success in making a difference in the lives of deserving youth.
Sponsors of the Annual Awards Dinner were Grand Sponsors, Steve & Judy Conrad; Title Sponsor, 21st Century Bank; and table sponsors - Delta Dental, Fourteen Karat Plus, Franchise Food Systems, Lewis Performance Partners, Minnesota Vikings, RBC Wealth Management and Steve Conrad Insurance.
May 5, 2025
Lewis Sports Foundation Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 26
Lewis Sports Foundation (LSF) announces its 2025 Annual Awards Dinner held on June 26, 2025, at Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Join LSF founder, Dr. Leo Lewis, and WCCO radio personality Vineeta Sawkar to celebrate another successful year recognizing community leaders in sport and physical activity. The purpose of the awards dinner is to acknowledge the tireless work, dedication and leadership of professionals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. LSF recognizes these professionals because of their success in making a difference in the lives of deserving youth.
Top sponsors include Franchise Food Systems, Grafix Shoppe, Lewis Performance Partners, Metro Paving, Minnesota Vikings, RBC Wealth Management, Skol Marketing and 21st Century Bank.
March 1, 2025
The Lewis Sports Foundation is pleased to provide our new grant and scholarship program for 2025. Feel free to review each funding program’s application by using the menu above.
LSF Grant and Scholarship Committee
February 26, 2025
Retired Minnesota Viking Leo Lewis hosts various sport authors, practitioners and enthusiasts in monthly interviews to focus on the relevance and value of sport participation. The session is called "Sport and Society."
Click here to access the Lewis Sports Foundation's Sport and Society interviews.
January 1, 2025
Happy New Year from Lewis Sports Foundation!
Thank you to all that supported us in 2024 and we look forward to a great 2025!!!
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and events!
Mission
LSF empowers youth to thrive on and off the field through year-round mentorship, academic guidance, and life-skills development.
Our goals include:
● Build resilience, leadership, and balanced-living among youth through structured sports and academic support.
● Partner with schools and community agencies to provide consistent, high-quality mentorship.
● Cultivate opportunities that strengthen personal development, especially for students with limited access to extracurricular support.
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Five Pillars of the Lewis Sports Foundation
Mentor and train young athletes in sport settings
Promote balanced living focused on educational success and leadership
Partner with schools and social service agencies that promote mentoring and leadership
Support individuals, teams, and organizations that promote physical activity
Provide educational forums about the influence of sports in American culture
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