Legacy Legends and Leaders
A 3-minute video showing the power of the Ambassadors of Compassion program.
Legacy Leaders and Legacy Legends are caring individuals who use their influence or finances to do something significant that leaves behind an unforgettable impression on others.
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70,000 Students Strong and Growing
The Ambassadors of Compassion Million Student Initiative is to reach 1 million students a year with our life-changing programs. By adopting 4,000 high schools with an average of 250 students per school we can reach a million students.
Why 1 million students?
“It takes only 6% of the population to change the entire direction of society.“
Malcolm Gladwell
The Tipping Point
Legacy Legends and Leaders
These Legacy Leaders and Legacy Legends have used either their influence, their finances, or both to help reach over 70,000 students with the Ambassadors of Compassion Program.
Jerry Colangelo
Former Owner, Phoenix Suns / Arizona Diamondbacks
“The Ambassadors of Compassion program is a perfect vehicle to create lasting change. I encourage all that have access to the program to use it.”
Wyane Huizenga Jr.
President, Huizenga Holdings, Inc. Former owner of the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins
“The Ambassadors of Compassion Journey challenges and inspire youth to leave the past behind and reach out to their full potential in life.”
Spencer Tillman
Ambassadors of Compassion Coach, FOX Sports and former CBS Sports Analyst, Captain of the Super Bowl XXIV Champion San Francisco 49ers
“Ambassadors of Compassion build leaders. That’s why I’m involved.”
Craig Cheek
Former Vice President, Nike Inc.
“At Nike we were obsessed and relentless about creating the best product for athletes. Ambassadors of Compassion is striving to make athletes better by addressing personal issues that are often the difference between a great and mediocre team success.”
Clark Hunt
Co-Owner, Chairman, and CEO of the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs and a founding investor-owner in Major League Soccer.
Admiral Mark Fitzgerald
A retired United States Navy admiral. The former Commander, of United States Naval Forces Europe, Africa, Naples.
“The core values of the military dovetail perfectly with the values of Ambassadors of Compassion program.”
Lee Roy Mitchell
Cinemark Founder / Executive Chairman
“Ambassadors of Compassion build leaders. That’s why I’m involved.”
Mario Lopez
Television Host and Actor
“I want to encourage you on your journey right now because I’m becoming an Ambassador of Compassion”
Jerry Colangelo
Former Owner, Phoenix Suns / Arizona Diamondbacks
“The Ambassadors of Compassion program is a perfect vehicle to create lasting change. I encourage all that have access to the program to use it.”
Clark Hunt
Co-Owner, Chairman, and CEO of the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs and a founding investor-owner in Major League Soccer.
Wyane Huizenga Jr.
President, Huizenga Holdings, Inc. Former owner of the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins
“The Ambassadors of Compassion Journey challenges and inspires youth to leave the past behind, and reach out to their full potential in life.”
Spencer Tillman
AOC Coach, CBS Sports Analyst, Captain of the Super Bowl XXIV Champion San Francisco 49ers
“Ambassadors of Compassion build leaders. That’s why I’m involved.”
Admiral Mark Fitzgerald
A retired United States Navy admiral. The former Commander, of United States Naval Forces Europe, Africa, Naples.
“The core values of the military dovetail perfectly with the values of Ambassadors of Compassion program.”
Lee Roy Mitchell
Cinemark Founder / Executive Chairman
Mario Lopez
Television Host and Actor
“I want to encourage you on your journey right now because I’m becoming an Ambassador of Compassion”
Craig Cheek
Former Vice President, Nike Inc.
“At Nike we were obsessed and relentless about creating the best product for athletes. Ambassadors of Compassion is striving to make athletes better by addressing personal issues that are often the difference between a great and mediocre team success.”
Our Youth Are In CRISIS
Addressing the Crisis
“The mental health of our youth has never been more stressed. Suicidal behavior presents a major challenge to public health in the U.S. and globally.”
CDC Youth Risk Behavior Study, 2019
“Children are experiencing a significant sense of isolation and loss, which is negatively impacting their learning and grades.”
Washington Department of Health, Feb 2021.
Of teens (ages 13–17) experience more intense stress associated with schooling due to COVID-19.
The American Psychological Association-APA
1 In 4
Youth seriously contemplate suicide.
National Alliance on Mental Health, 2022
Of teens are concerned about their own emotional health and well-being.
Forbes, 2022
Ambassadors of Compassion Builds Emotional Resilience
The Ambassadors of Compassion programs provide a safe space for students to address their real-life issues in a positive way. Fostering self-awareness, purpose, connection, and hope, and effectively minimizing the out-of-classroom distractions and emotional obstacles that can prevent learning from occurring. Or in extreme cases, lead to mental health issues, self-harm, or violence.
Independent research validates that our evidence-based programs improve grades and attendance, and reduce anger, distraction, disciplinary actions, and self-harm; buying back teaching time for educators and ultimately allowing students to take responsibility for their own learning process
Schools report better performance after students go through the Ambassadors program because they are more comfortable and confident with themselves, better connected to their classmates, and less distracted by emotional issues. All of which allows them to make healthy decisions and perform at their best.
Our Impact
Emotional Resilience and connectedness are protective factors for suicide prevention and the promotion of positive behaviors.
CDC Youth Risk Behavior Study, 2019
Emotional Resilience is the ability to understand and manage our emotions, recognize and release unresolved hurt and pain, and turn negative circumstances into motivation for positive action. It is learned behavior that can be improved with practice.
When students don’t feel emotionally safe and are struggling with hurt and pain, they are not emotionally resilient, and their ability to learn, perform, or even cope, is drastically diminished.
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How Can You Help?
Become a Legacy Legend
or a Legacy Leader
Legacy Legends
Financially adopt a school, or schools, to implement the Ambassadors of Compassion program.
Legacy Leaders
Use their relationships and influence to expand the Ambassadors of Compassion's reach across the nation.
Matt Hayden
“I manage my first-generation single-family office in San Clemente, CA. My wife and I are raising our two kids. I care immensely about the well-being of youth and leverage my passion for surfing to keep the stoke going each day.”
Steve Schrimsher
“I have been in the real estate development business in Orlando, FL for over 40 years. We love participating in the Ambassadors program because of the amazing impact that we have seen it have on students lives."
Thomas Hopson
“I have spent 40 years in the medical device industry and currently lead a medical device company in Orange County, CA. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than giving back to the youth in the communities."
Richard Goldstein
"Over 40 years as an Investment Advisor, I have been privileged to serve the needs of many families & institutions. My active Rotary Intl. association over this time has been a significant contributor and motivator for me with its grounding principles and resources to support the most needy and now the emotional resilience and health of our students and children."
Resources
- All
- Videos
- Student Stories
Program Explanation 8min
Program Explanation 12min
Program Explanation 15min
University of Alabama Testimonial 2min
Athletic Director Testimonial 2min
Kingsburg HS Football Testimonial 2min
Be a Legacy Legend and Adopt a School
Transform a School
$24,000 Donation will empower 400 students with our Ambassadors program.
Impact a School
$15,000 Donation will empower 250 students with our Ambassadors program.
Support a School
$6,000 Donation will empower 100 students with our Ambassadors program.
Participating Partners
