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The Tommy Schuman Foundation


The Tommy Schuman Foundation is a newly established (2012) foundation formed to honor Tommy Schuman and the legacy that he left.  The mission of the Tommy Schuman Foundation is to forever remember Tommy, promote awareness and advance research of sudden deaths in young people, and promote higher education through scholarships to high school seniors, all to the glory of Jesus Christ.

Tommy woke in the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2012 from a sudden unexplained death.  We continue each day to remember the impact that Tommy had on everyone.  We are blessed to be able to continue his legacy through the Tommy Schuman Foundation.

The Foundation currently supports through yearly donations Dr. Ackerman's research at the Sudden Death Clinic at Mayo Clinic; Parent Heart Watch (an organization founded to promote awareness of sudden deaths in youth); and SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome) Foundation which promotes awareness and assists to advance research.

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace withy God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.  And we boast in the hope of God. 
Romans 5:1-2

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
  • May 2012 -- Four scholarships were given in Tommy's name to baseball players, Ricardo Amaya & Jack Krull and to golfers, Ronnie Boggs & Dan Hipp.  Congratulations to these fantastic individuals!  Another senior golfer, Kyle McDonald, received in May 2012 the Golf Athletic Booster's Scholarship in Tommy's name.  Congratulations, Kyle.  We will all of these students well as they continue their education in the years to come.
  • May 2013 -- The Tommy Schuman Foundation was blessed to give three scholarships at Lincoln Way Central's Scholarship Night.  The recipients were baseball player, Matthew Micholajczak; golfer, Bryant Bolden; and adaptive P.E. leader, Catrina Cimoroli.  These students were great examples of what Tommy stood for and the scholarships were well deserved.
  • May 2014 -- It was a privilege to award scholarships again, in Tommy's name, to Lincoln Way Central graduation seniors.  Joey Schuman, Tommy's younger brother, was proud to award these scholarships to baseball player, Sean Barry; golfer, Tony Kestel; and adaptive P.E. leader, Ian Meagher.  Wishing these men the best on their future!
  • May 2015 -- The Tommy Schuman Foundation was blessed to continue to award scholarships this year at Lincoln Way Central. The recipients of the scholarships were baseball player, Wade Davis; golfer, Jack Haberkorn; and adaptive P.E. leader, Elizabeth McNeely.  Each of these individuals are great examples of what Tommy believed in.  Best wishes to each of them.
  • May 2016 -- We had the pleasure of awarding scholarships to four outstanding students and athletes:  golfers - Matt Kadubek and Anthony Bolden; baseball - Vinny Baez and adaptive P.E. leader - Ryan Dauzvardis.  These fine  young men are well-deserved recipients.
  • May 2017 -- The 2017 scholarships for the Tommy Schuman Foundation were given to these fine people:  baseball - Aaron Michalak; golfer - Trent Sorenson; and adaptive P.E. leader - Liam Meagher.
  • May 2018 -- The recipients of the 2018 Tommy Schuman Foundation scholarships went to three outstanding men:  baseball - Joseph Dermody; golfer - EJ Charles; and adaptive P.E. leader - Dimitrius Serealas.  May these boys continue to live a life of excellence and service to others.
  • May 2019 -- The Foundation was proud to present three outstanding individuals with scholarships: baseball - Bryce Hayes; adaptive P.E. leader - Katie Schneider; golf - Truman (TJ) Pope.  We wish each of these individuals the very best as they continue their education this fall.
  • May 2020 -- The Tommy Schuman Foundation was proud to provide three scholarships to high school seniors at Lincoln Way Central: baseball - John McGuire; golf - Thomas Edmeier; adaptive P.E. leader - Madelyn Jager. These are outstanding individuals and we wish the success as they pursue their college experience in the fall.
  • May 2021 -- Three fine students once again received the Tommy Schuman Foundation scholarships -- adaptive P.E. leader - Emily Abrahamsen; baseball - Sarthak Shah; golf - Sean Curran. We wish these excellent individuals the best in their college experience. 
  • May 2022 -- Four deserving graduating seniors received the Tommy Schuman Foundation scholarships: girls golf - Sophie Bruozas; boys golf - Juney Bai; peer P.E. leader - Emma Vander Wall; and baseball - Mike Collins.  
  • ​May 2023 -- We are proud to announce the scholarship recipients  for this year:  Peer P.E. Leader - Alexa Stockrahm; baseball - Charlie Cismoski; girls golf - Riley Van Gennep; and boys golf - Jacob Stoetzel.
  • ​May 2024 -- On May 6th the Tommy Schuman Foundation was privileged to present four scholarships at Lincoln Way Central High School to the following individuals:  Boys Golf - Ben Howey; Girls Golf - Sophia Thorne; Peer P.E. Leader - Delaney Fiske; and Baseball -- Braden Meyer.
  • May 2025 -- May 7, 2025, the Foundation awarded four scholarships to Lincoln Way Central High School graduates. The following individuals received scholarships: Boys Golf - Adam (AJ) Ackerson; Girls Golf - Allison Garofalo; Baseball - Jack Dykas; and Peer P.E. Leader - Ava Quinlen.


OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:
  • Donations made to support LincolnWay Central High School's Adaptive P.E. program.  The students in this program were important to Tommy and held special place in his heart.
  • A scholarship is given out each year to Hockey Ministries International for a young one to attend hockey camp and grow in his skills and his faith.
  • In the fall of each year, the foundation has the privilege of participating in the Lincoln Way Cup, which is a 9-hole golf tournament with each of the Boys and Girls Golf Teams at the three Lincoln Way High Schools.  The trophy for the event has been named by the schools and teams "The Tommy Schuman Cup".  A donation is given to each school's golf program, in Tommy's name, to use toward advancing their golf program.
  • In 2015 the foundation purchased an AED machine for the New Lenox Rebels Baseball Complex.  Tommy was part of the Rebels family from 5 years old on.  This organization holds a dear place in the hearts of Tommy's family. ​
  • In 2023, the foundation purchased an AED machine for Trinity Services in New Lenox, Illinois.  A second AED machine has been purchased for M&O Companies in Mokena, Illinois. Donation was also made to Prestwick Champion Fund.
  • In 2024, the foundation purchased an AED machine for Van Auken Lake Channel. Also, a donation was made to Chicagoland Buddy Walk and New Lenox Friends of the Park District.
  • In 2025, the foundation has been privileged to donate to Chicagoland Buddy Walk and Prestwick Champion Fund.