In loving memory of Dylan “Foreign” Jenkins
June 3, 2003 – December 29, 2021
OUR MISSION
The Dylan Jenkins Foundation exists to spread joy and opportunity throughout the community by providing scholarships, creating community involvement activities, and supporting the efforts of current social and community issues.
DYLAN ROSS-ALLARD JENKINS
Dylan was an athletic, funny, kind, personable, and smart young man. Riverview Rams head football coach, Josh Smithers, described Dylan the best by saying, “There wasn’t a room that he walked in that he didn’t make a friend. He was never too big or too important to turn his back on somebody. He always had time to talk to you.” Simply put, Dylan’s smile shined the brightest.
At just 18, Dylan was a young man destined for great things and his family and friends will ensure that his legacy lives on. This foundation is just one way that we can honor his memory and continue his legacy of bringing joy and laughter to others, and providing opportunities within our community. Please get involved and help support our community! Learn more about Dylan here.
Scholarships
Class of 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Dylan Jenkins Memorial Scholarship!
- Jeremiah Dawson, Riverview HS-$500
- Travis Smith Jr, Riverview HS-$500
- Jakai Peterson, Booker HS-$500
- Ahmad Hunter, Booker HS-$500
EVENTS
Football Squares Fundraiser – Bucs vs Bears 9/17 @ 1pm
$10 Per Square – To Play:
- Click https://tinyurl.com/dylansquares game # 892551 PW: dylan
- Select your squares
- Three easy options to pay:
- Venmo – @dylanjenkinsfoundation
- Website – Click on donate button to the right
- Zelle – chris@dylanjenkins.org
- See additional details in flyer below
Sunday, June 25, 2023 – 10:30AM – 10PM
MOD Pizza – Fundraiser for the Dylan Jenkins Foundation
Future event dates coming soon, please check back to our Event Calendar.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Since Dylan’s passing, we have been inspired to pass on his legacy by spreading joy and opportunity throughout our community. Here are just a few ways that you can help!
- Participating in the foundation’s various community activities
- Volunteering to help the foundation fulfill its mission
- One-time or recurring donations
- Spreading joy and opportunity to others each and every day
The Dylan Jenkins Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization, EIN 88-1309446. Remember, your donation is tax deductible.
DID YOU KNOW…
Recently, gun violence overtook car accidents as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States. These deaths include incidents of suicide, accidental shootings and homicides, with homicides outpacing the other two categories.
Please join us on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Riverview High School Cafeteria, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231 from 6pm-8pm where we will be having a Heavenly Birthday Celebration for our beloved Dylan. Amazingly, June 3, 2022 is also National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Please wear orange if you can to honor the family and friends of Dylan and other survivors of gun violence across the country.
