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We help young people begin building their legacies at an early age through our programs, and we recognize scholar athletes with strong character through awards and scholarships.

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News & Events

Legacy Leadership Conference 2023

April 14, 2023

The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
Michigan State University

4:00 - 6:00 pm
Reception to follow

Tickets on Sale Now at LegacyLeadershipConference.org

The 2023 MIKE SADLER SPECIALIST CAMP Presented by KOHL'S is scheduled!

July 9, 2023
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Forest Hills Northern High School
Grand Rapids, MI. 49525

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Whitecaps Rivalry Night - August 3, 2023

Mark your calendars!
You won't want to miss this year's Whitecaps Rivalry Night!

This night is about two schools that have a heated rivalry coming together to help two outstanding foundations. The Michael Sadler Foundation and Chad Tough Foundation with assistance from Team Tommy will be represented all night. Proceeds from ticket sales, online auction, and 50/50 sales will be donated to both organizations. Wear your Green & White or Maize & Blue!

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MSU football players, dancers, give back to Lansing school

A group of MSU football players and members of the dance team visited Riddle Elementary School. The athletes were able to read to the students while also teaching kids about kindness and how to treat others with respect.

It was set up by the Michael Sadler Foundation organization that has a special connection to the Spartan community.

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(L to R) Steve Hatchell, CEO of the National Football Foundation, Karen Sadler, Anders Carlson, and Archie Manning

MSF endows the Michael Sadler National Scholar-Athlete Award at the National Football Foundation.

This prestigious award is presented to a scholar athlete who is an NFF finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes the nation's top scholar athlete. The 2022 inaugural winner of the Michael Sadler National Scholar Athlete is Anders Carlson, senior punter from Alabama. Carlson is pictured above with (L to R) Steve Hatchell, CEO of the National Football Foundation, Karen Sadler, Anders Carlson, and Archie Manning, Chairman of the National Football Foundation. Carlson received the award at the 60th NFF Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas on December 6, 2022.

Whitecaps Rivalry Night

The MSU/U of M Rivalry night at the Whitecaps was held August 18, 2022! Many honored the life and legacy of Mike Sadler by wearing their #3 MSU shirts!

6th Annual Mike Sadler Legacy Celebration

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Mike Sadler on July 18, 2022 at Atwater Brewery!

Mike Sadler Specialist Camp

The 6th Annual Mike Sadler Specialist Camp was held at Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids, MI. The camp was presented by Kohl's Kicking and was a huge success.

2022 Competitive Award Winners

Congratulations to the AESC 2022 Mike Sadler Competitive Edge Award team at MSU College of Engineering Design Day.

Toby Bohn receives 2022 Michael R. Sadler Award of Excellence at Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids, MI.

Bohn is pictured here with presenters Ian Jester and Katie Sadler

Michael Sadler Foundation receives Legacy Award at 2022 West Michigan Spartans Winter Tailgate

More News and Events!!

Why GameChang3rs?

Announcing 2022-2023 Ambassadors

Michigan State's Mike Sadler,

First-Team All-Decade Punter

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Interview with Bennie Fowler: Super Bowl 50 Champion

Click here to read article!

Introducing the 5 greatest athletes at Forest Hills Northern

since 2000! Click here to read article!

Mike Sadler's Impact Continues

#sadler3aroundtheworld

Take a picture with your #3 shirt and tag #sadler3aroundtheworld to add your picture to the gallery here on our website!

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Celebrating Our Volunteers

We like to give shout-outs to our amazing volunteers! We're grateful for their support and dedication to our mission. If you have a passion for what we do and are interested in getting involved with Michael Sadler Foundation, please add yourself to our volunteer list and we will contact you.

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