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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.

save the date for an evening with greats!

Be sure to save the date for a wine tasting event and "An Evening with Greats" honoring some of KC's finest on October 17th, 2024 at the Grid (12022 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66213. Join us for a night of Entertainment, Silent/Live Auction and Chiefs Legends!

**Dinner by Kansas City's Best Italian restaurants Cascone's, Garozzo's, & Jasper's** 

We are accepting nominations
for the Derrick Thomas Community Service Award
and the Neil Smith Community Service Award

Male Athletes
Derrick Thomas Community Service Award Info Letter
Derrick Thomas Community Service Award Nomination Form

Female Athletes
Neil Smith Community Service Award Info Letter
Neil Smith Community Service Award Nomination Form

DUE Monday, NOVember 25, 2024

Thank you for helping us provide thanksgiving dinner for more than 8,000 people!

Hall of Fame time For #89
Sign the petition to get
Otis Taylor inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame

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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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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.
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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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