Established in 2020, the 4Troy Foundation is designed to uphold the legacy left behind by Troy Haynes, Jr. in the classroom, on the field and the court, and in the community. This will be done by providing youth mentorships, scholarships, and honoring Troy’s spirit by providing support to other young men and women, as well as their loved ones, across the United States who are navigating a road of out-of-pocket costs for medications, testing, and treatment methods. We want to combat this invisible assassin of our communities’ and nation’s future leaders.
Our Mission
To improve the lives of those impacted by Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC) through increased awareness, research, and financial assistance to affected families while providing mentorship opportunities to student athletes in honor of Troy Haynes’ excellence.
Our Vision
A Community that understands risks for Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC) and Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) that is supported in their challenges by an aware medical community and support networks. This includes Scholar-Athlete-Leaders as messengers/advocates in order to fully achieve healthy youth potential.
On April 26th, 2019, Troy was diagnosed with Renal Medullary Carcinoma, months away from graduating high school and attending the University of Mt. Union to further his academic and football career. Troy chose to keep fighting to the best of his ability and from there underwent five months of clinical trials, surgeries, and other aggressive therapies and treatments. His original prognosis ranged from two weeks to three months, and finally that he wouldn’t see his 19th birthday…
Delaware has declared September 22nd as Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Day
Delaware has declared September 22nd as Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Day
We would like to thank our annual partners for supporting our mission!