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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.

Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive

Over 1200 Families Fed!

AN EVENING WITH GREATS

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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radio clips
Donna Woolard 2.16.23
00:00 / 03:17
DTA BETTY BROWN 12 15 22
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Third And Long Foundation Dr Marj Williams interview 111722 play
00:00 / 04:13
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