News & Updates
Learn the latest from the Stephen D. Menzies Rising Youth Athletics Foundation.
A Record Summer for Alabama Adapted Athletics
This summer marked another incredible milestone in our partnership with Alabama Adapted Athletics Summer Camp, as SDM proudly supported the program's largest summer camp to date.
SDM Game Changer: Coach Shannon Landry
Coach Shannon is much more than a coach. She is a mentor, role model and advocate who works tirelessly to create opportunities for young girls to grow both on and off the field.
Lady Blackouts Rise Through the Ranks
When the Lady Blackouts took the field this spring, they represented much more than a football team. They represented the growing future of girls' athletics.
The Rise of Girls Flag Football
The Foundation is supporting SED Athletics through football helmet grants and sponsoring a new girls flag football league, expanding youth athletic opportunities and promoting confidence, leadership, and development.
The Stephen D. Menzies Rising Youth Athletics Foundation Sponsors Alabama Adapted Athletics Summer Camp
We're proud to support the University of Alabama Adapted Athletics Summer Camp, bringing wheelchair basketball and opportunity to youth athletes worldwide.
The Southeast Dallas Wolverines Dance and Cheer
Our latest grant supports the Southeast Dallas Wolverines Cheer & Dance, 37 young athletes who recently earned top finishes at the United YFL National Championships.
Update on Bridge Lacrosse Summer Academy
Our grant supported Bridge Lacrosse's Summer Academy, bringing 75 student-athletes together for lacrosse training, college readiness, and mental wellness programming.
St. Philip’s Lacrosse Program Moves Into Second Year
Our three-year grant is helping St. Philip's rebuild its youth lacrosse program, growing from 18 participants to 35 and counting, with two competitive teams now active.
SDM Rising Youth Athletics Foundation Makes Grant to Support Youth Lacrosse
A three-year, $20,000 annual grant is helping St. Philip's School in Dallas rebuild its youth lacrosse program, bringing clinics and competitive play to boys and girls post-COVID.
Fire Destroys Youth Group Equipment
After a fire devastated their equipment, we invested $15,000 to help the High Ridge Chargers, a Chicago youth football and cheer program serving kids since 1959, rebuild.
SDM Rising Youth Athletics Foundation Makes Grant to Support Youth Football Safety
A $10,000 grant to the Southeast Dallas Wolverines funded new helmets for their youth football players, keeping athletes safe on their way to the national championship.
SDM Rising Youth Athletics Foundation Makes Investment in Lacrosse Summer Camp
A $15,000 grant to Bridge Lacrosse's Summer Academy will fund scholarships for high school athletes to build lacrosse skills and college readiness this summer.
Inaugural Grant Recipient Named
A $20,000 inaugural grant to the Southeast Dallas Youth Foundation supports nearly 500 young athletes through football, cheer, track, basketball, and academic mentorship.
