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Journey
Track the progress of scholarship recipients and provide additional support if needed.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
The Kurt Thomas Foundation seeks to expand our youths’ potential and assist them in their mission to make a positive difference. The Foundation raises funds to provide a minimum of one training scholarship per year to a deserving young gymnast who exhibits the qualities that Kurt Thomas himself embodied. Additionally, the Foundation will further Kurt’s passion for increasing awareness and interest in the sport of gymnastics, and in all sports, by honoring individuals who have made a significant impact on sports and who reflect Kurt’s work ethic and dedication. This Kurt Thomas Flair Award will be presented annually to such an individual. The Foundation also raises funds toward creating initiatives to provide access to sports for the underserved and special needs children; two areas that Kurt strived to positively impact.
Our History
Kurt Thomas established the Kurt Thomas Foundation in 2002. It was his vision to create a platform to give back. Life became busy and the Foundation was temporarily put aside. Upon Kurt's passing, we compiled all of Kurt's notes on the Foundation, his goals, and the people that he had listed as wanting to have involved. We decided to carry on and finish what Kurt's wishes were in establishing the Foundation so many years ago.
Our Impact
The impact we have made in our community
We have made a significant impact in our community through our non-profit organization. By providing services and support to those in need, we have created a positive change. Our efforts have helped to improve the lives of many and we are committed to continuing to make a difference.
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Scholarship Winners
Solan Chiodi ( 2021 Scholarship Winner )
Solen is enjoying his freshman year as a Wolverine on the University of Michigan Men’s Gymnastics Team. He has successfully made the line-up and competed at every meet. He is exploring various areas of study narrowing in on his focused degree.
Lorenzo Vu ( 2022 Scholarship Winner )
Lorenzo is a current athlete with Hawaiian Island Twisters. He is currently working towards a scholarship and position on the National Team
Caden Clinton ( 2023 Scholarship Winner )
Caden is fully settled now at Nebraska University. Competing for his college team is to compete for something bigger than himself. Caden says that he is still in awe of how gymnastics is so much more than just a sport but how it is something that has built a tight knit community. It’s a place where his teammates became his brothers, and where we as boys became men." I am still beyond grateful for the opportunity I have had to represent and hope to carry out the legacy of Kurt Thomas! I hope to lead by example here at Nebraska these next few years through my gymnastics but more importantly through my actions and attitude in hopes to represent passion and integrity in and outside the gym, just like Kurt Thomas did. "
Nico Maccario ( 2024 Scholarship Winner )
After an exhausting competition season traveling from Tennessee to Chicago to Houston to Atlanta, etc Nico has finally regained all his strength and built on his foundation of skills to gain the upgrades he needs in order to be competitive at the national and international level as a first year level 10 athlete. He is preparing for upcoming nationals in Utah and hopes to make it to US Champs for the first time (he is finally old enough). He has some exciting dismounts that set him apart from the group and hopes to continue to use his upbeat personality to be the “hype” man for his team.
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A nonprofit is as strong as the community that holds it up. Together, we can do more than we can do alone. Let's bring our abilities and passions together to affect real change. There are many ways to join us and support our mission. Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways that you can get our message to your friends and family.
Our Sponsors
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Address
Kurt Thomas Foundation - 10825 John W Elliott, Suite 400, Frisco, Texas 75033
