John Lynch Foundation

John Lynch

John Lynch is a retired NFL safety. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1993, where he played for 11 seasons. In 2002, Lynch collected a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in San Diego. He was the first player to wear a microphone in the Super Bowl.

Emma Wright

Emma attends Imagine Charter School where she is an Honor Roll student and is Sunday School assistant at her church. She participates in various sports through the National Sports Center of the Disabled and also enjoys Tae Kwan Do. She's thankful for her John Lynch Foundation Scholarship which she plans to use to obtain a degree in design or business one day.

T'Keyah Henry

Star of the Month Winner, East High School

Captain of Basketball and Soccer teams and carries a 4.0 GPA. T'Keyah is the President of the Boys & Girls Clubs Keystone Club and heads up the Senior Support Services.

Kacey Beightol

Exceptional Star of the Year Winner

"Since receiving my award, I have graduated from Monarch High School and began working at Interlocken Montessori as a teacher’s aide. I also volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital and participate in many sports, including swimming, gymnastics, basketball and softball. But most of all, I cheer on a competitive All-star cheerleading team and continue to compete with them at national competitions."

Cameron Browne

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship Recipient, attending Princeton University

"I continue to enjoy Princeton University and play on the football team. I want to thank the Lynch Family for reinforcing these essential values that I need to succeed, and thank you for contributing in this wonderful experience I am now undertaking."

Sam Marchildon

Star of the Month winner, Campus Middle School

Sam captain of his competitive soccer team and also plays on a club basketball team. He has received all A's and (one B!) throughout elementary and middle school while taking Honors classes. He also volunteers to help younger students become acquainted at school.

John Dicks

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship Recipient Received BA from University of Florida

"With the support of the JFL, I have been able to concentrate on my academic pursuits, without worrying about how to pay them. Moreover, the Foundation's legacy itself is empowering. After graduating with my MBA and Law degree, I plan to practice law in Tampa and join the Army Reserve."

Alexa McHenry

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship Winner attending Occidental University, studying Pre Med. "Other than academics, soccer and my extracurricular activities are very important to me. My college experience would not have been possible without the financial support and encouragement I have received through the John Lynch Foundation."

John Lynch

John Lynch is a retired NFL safety. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1993, where he played for 11 seasons. In 2002, Lynch collected a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in San Diego. He was the first player to wear a microphone in the Super Bowl.