THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
The Quony Cup at Colorado College
In 2008 and 2009, Chris organized a Colorado College community soccer tournament called the “Answer to Cancer” in honor of his two grandfathers who both fought cancer. Proceeds from this tournament went to the American Cancer Society and to a local hospital to aid young patients living with cancer. To continue Quon’s legacy, Chris’ friends continued this tournament in April 2010, renaming it “The Quony Cup.” In 2010, the proceeds were split between the American Cancer Society (with an added donation from Chris’ foundation) and the Class of 2010 senior gift which was dedicated to Chris. Although Chris was a member of the Class of 2009, it was an honor to know that the Class of 2010 had decided to give their senior class gift in Chris’ memory.
Catamount Classic – Lacrosse for a Cure at University of Vermont
The CQF made a donation towards the University of Vermont’s (UVM) lacrosse team fundraiser-the “Catamount Classic- Lacrosse for a Cure.” Proceeds from this event were donated to testicular cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The UVM lacrosse team chose this as their fundraiser because three years ago one of their teammates had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. After going through 
surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, the player is thankfully now in remission. The UVM now wanted to help others. One of UVM’s team members is a Lake Forest alumni – and Rachel’s LFHS classmate – Zack Telander. Zack also happens to be wearing the same number that Chris did in college – Go #21!
HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED
Mothers Trust Foundation
Since 1998, the Mothers Trust Foundation, has been offering assistance to children in need in Lake County, Illinois.Requests for help come from social workers and school counselors in Lake County who work with children in crisis- or have needs that have fallen through the cracks. Although not usually life threatening, each of these issues are an emergency to the child. MTF is able to provide emergency assistance when no one else is able to help and is often their only hope. Through Chris’ foundation we have partnered with MTF to provide funds to help youth in the areas of sports, travel and music-Chris’ passions. Whether it was funding a pair of basketball shoes for a young player—or paying for the fees and uniforms for two high school sisters so they could participate in basketball and poms (their father having recently been incarcerated), these were ways the CQF could make an immediate impact to help youths in need.
IMPACTING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH SPORTS
Illinois Youth Soccer – Olympic Development Program Christopher Quon ODP Scholarship
Through Illinois Youth Soccer, the Christopher Quon ODP Scholarship was awarded to a deserving female Illinois ODP player. Provided by the CQF, the recipient of the scholarship was selected based on the following criteria: outstanding ability on the field, commitment to the ODP process, excellent work ethic and attitude, leadership qualities and financial need.
Chris participated in ODP for many years and through ODP he was able to meet many new friends from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds and to learn from many different coaches. Chris loved every minute of ODP and it helped him grow not just as a soccer player, but more importantly, as a person.
Chris encouraged his younger sister, Rachel, to participate in ODP as well. ODP
eventually helped Rachel reach the national levels including playing on the U.S. U17and U20 World Cup teams. Chris was one of Rachel’s biggest fans and a mentor for her and Rachel often says she’s playing for her brother. We know Chris would want to help other young players who want to participate in ODP, but can’t afford the fees. Since there was already an ODP scholarship for boys, a scholarship was established for a talented and deserving female player.
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Congratulations to 2010 winner, Courtney Raetzman!
GIVING BACK TO CHRIS’ ALMA MATERS
Lake Forest High School Christopher Quon Memorial Scholarships
In honor of Chris’ time as a varsity athlete in both soccer and varsity lacrosse in high school and in college, in 2010 the first annual scholarship was awarded to one LFHS senior lacrosse athlete and one LFHS senior soccer athlete (either male or female) who will be playing their sport in college. Recipients were chosen based on the following qualities: demonstrates character and integrity on and off the field; shows a true passion and spirit for the sport- a “won’t give up” attitude; and disp
lays the qualities of a team player- someone who truly cares for his teammates.
In 2010, the soccer scholarship was awarded to Noah Wagemann and the lacrosse scholarship to Tucker Johansen.
Congratulations to Noah and Tucker!
Colorado College Soccer and Lacrosse
Unlike the Division 1 athletic budgets, Division 3 budgets are very limited and athletic scholarships are not allowed. A goal of the CQF was to also give back to the CC Men’s lacrosse and soccer teams. After working closely with the CC athletic department to determine how we could best help the teams and where the greatest needs were, the head coaches thought support for each team’s assistant coaches would have the greatest impact on the students and the team. Through CQF, therefore, the Chris Quon Men’s Soccer and Lacrosse Assistant Coaches Fund was established. These coaches (who are often young alumni or community members) do so much for the team with minimal compensation. This gift would be split between men’s lacrosse and soccer to support an assistant coach in each sport. All of Chris’ coaches had a huge impact on him respected and he would be thrilled to give back to CC in this way.