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OUR MISSION

The Derrick Thomas & Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation strives to "sack" illiteracy by providing the support necessary to improve reading skills of students in the Greater Kansas City area.

Congratulations to the 2026
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community service award winners

Makayla McConnel, Belton High School & Aidan Cummings, Summit Christian Academy

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Christian Okoye Sponsors Shop with a pro at Dick's Sporting goods

The Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Feeds over 1500 KC Families

ALUMNI SERVICES

If you or your child is an alumni of the 3rd and Long Program please let us know how you are doing. We are always looking for successful Alumni to feature on our website or to speak at one of our events.

Derrick Thomas was posthumously awarded a ring of excellence from the pro football hall of fame at the Chiefs Vs. Broncos game on 10/12/23.

Board Chairman Neil Smith, Board President Betty Brown, and Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt were there in his honor!

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Foreign Language Academy Students Completing their passport activities

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radio clips

Donna Woolard 2.16.23

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DTA BETTY BROWN 12 15 22

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Third And Long Foundation Dr Marj Williams interview 111722 play

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