One heart can change the game. One choice can save A life.
Empowering youth. Honoring legacy. Inspiring life-saving choices.
One heart can change the game. One choice can save A life.
Empowering youth. Honoring legacy. Inspiring life-saving choices.
About THE Spencer DURBIN LEGACY FOUNDATION (SDLF)
Our Mission
At the Spencer Durbin Legacy Foundation, we are dedicated to honoring the life of Spencer Durbin. Inspired by Spencer’s heart, we support youth athletes, stand up for the underdog, and promote life-saving choices through organ donation and overdose awareness.
Spencer Durbin Memorial Turkey Classic
1st Annual Event
The inaugural SDLF Turkey Classic, honoring Spencer Durbin, is here! A great community lacrosse event held where Spencer played his 4 years of varsity lacrosse with the Curtis Vikings as #22.. Coach Leary retired Spencer's number with CHS Lacrosse.
Players Register
Scan the QR code above to let us know you will be there to play in honor of Spencer. Lets have a great day of lacrosse!
About SDLF
Empowering Youth Athletes
Preventing Overdose & Raising Awareness
Empowering Youth Athletes
Spencer stood up for the underdog on and off the field. We provide scholarships, mentorship, and equipment to help youth and high school athletes — especially those facing financial or personal challenges — stay active, build confidence, and learn life skills through sports.
Promoting Organ Donation
Preventing Overdose & Raising Awareness
Empowering Youth Athletes
At SDLF we believe in the power of life-saving organ donations. Our efforts are focused on raising awareness and encouraging more individuals to consider becoming donors, ultimately saving countless lives, just as Spencer did.
Preventing Overdose & Raising Awareness
Preventing Overdose & Raising Awareness
Preventing Overdose & Raising Awareness
Overdose deaths are a tragic reality in many communities. SDLF works tirelessly to educate the public on prevention strategies and to provide support for those in need of help.
Capturing moments that inspire change and hope
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Support Our Mission to Save Lives
Your generous donations help us support youth athletes, promote organ donation awareness, and prevent overdose deaths. Join us in making a difference and creating a brighter future for those in need.
A Familiy's promise:
Turning Love, Loss, and Legacy into Purpose
The Spencer Durbin Legacy Foundation (SDLF) was created out of love — to keep alive the light, spirit, and heart of Spencer Durbin, a young man who made every moment count both on and off the field.
Spencer was a loyal friend, a fierce lacrosse defender, loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, and a natural leader who stood up for the underdog. He made everyone around him feel seen, valued, and included — whether he was coaching a youth player, battling on defense as #22, or just being the guy who could make anyone laugh – he made everyone feel special.
When Spencer’s life was tragically cut short at age 21, he continued giving in the most selfless way possible — through organ donation. His heart still beats in another. His eyes allow others to see the world. His tissue and grafts helped heal over 50 people. That’s who Spencer was — and that’s who he’ll always be. The day Spencer became an organ donor was 10/22/2022. After his passing, his coach retired his number so that no one else would wear #22 as a Curtis Viking lacrosse player.
We are blessed to have a huge group of love and support of family and friends, helping us move our mission forward. They all loved Spencer and they love us - we are so excited to do this work with all of these special people around us.
The Spencer Durbin Legacy Foundation exists to carry that love and spirit forward and to help others, just as Spencer did, through three pillars.
1. Supporting Youth Athletes
No kid should ever be left on the sidelines. Spencer believed in giving everyone a shot, no matter where they came from or what they had. SDLF provides scholarships, equipment, and mentorship to help youth and high school players chase their dreams. Our Spencer Squad community supports teamwork, inclusion, and the importance of lifting others up—just like Spencer did.
2. Organ Donation Awareness
Spencer’s story reminds us that a single choice can change countless lives. When he got his driver’s license, at age 16, he chose to sign up to be an organ donor. SDLF partners with Donate Life and other organizations to share the message of hope, healing, and second chances. Through community events, storytelling, and outreach, we encourage others to say “yes” to organ donation — to give the ultimate gift, as Spencer did.
3. Overdose Awareness & Prevention
Spencer’s passing also reminds us of the importance of protecting and educating our youth. SDLF works to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and substance misuse, offering education, prevention training, and Naloxone distribution to families, schools, and sports teams. Together, we fight to save lives and end the stigma around asking for help.
As we start out on this mission to do good things in the world we will create community events and bring people together to celebrate Spencer’s memory while supporting these causes.
The “Spencer Squad” isn’t just a team — it’s a family. It’s everyone who believes in kindness, loyalty, and standing up for others. Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply share his story, you’re part of a legacy that continues to make a difference.
Because one heart can change the game. One choice can save a life.
And one incredible young man showed us all how.
