About

A Legacy of Loving Life and Serving Others

The Christopher Quon Foundation exists to honor a life defined by passion and generosity. Driven by Chris's belief in the power of community, we invest in cancer research and patient support, youth development through sport, and opportunity for those who need it most — including scholarships at the institutions that shaped him. Because the best way to celebrate a life well-lived is to pour it back into the world.

Through the loving donations of friends and family, the Christopher Quon Foundation (CQF) was established to honor Chris who unexpectedly lost his life at the age of 22 in 2009.  A graduate of Lake Forest High School in 2005 and Colorado College in 2009, Chris had just begun his career as a financial analyst in Chicago.  It is the hope of his parents, David and Diane, as well as his three sisters, Sarah, Rachel and Kasey, to honor Chris by using the funds to support all that he loved and cared about so deeply.

A varsity athlete in high school and college in both soccer and lacrosse, Chris used his sports whenever he could to help or show his support for others less fortunate than him. Chris made a difference in the world and through his foundation, his spirit of giving continues.  

Chris also enjoyed working with youth in sports and helped coach LFHS teams during the summer. We support programs that use sports to help young people develop on and off the field.

We know that Chris also wanted to help disadvantaged young people whenever possible. Through many organizations,  we help young people in need.    

Finally, Chris loved his time as an athlete at both LFHS and Colorado College. Both schools have also been so kind in helping us honor Chris in many ways. We also honor Chris, therefore,  by giving back to his alma maters.

Chris made a difference in the world and through his foundation, his spirit of giving continues.  ♥

“Whether it was organizing an annual soccer fundraiser at CC to help raise funds for young patients living with cancer, wearing bright green shoelaces in his cleats to show support for his teammate fighting cancer or shaving his head in support of a child going through cancer treatments, Chris felt this was a way he could give back.”

Areas of Impact

  • Fighting Cancer

    Fighting cancer was a particular passion for Chris, as both of his grandfathers had lived with cancer. We continue to support organizations that are committed to fighting cancer or helping cancer patients.

  • Promoting Youth Sports

    Chris also enjoyed working with youth in sports and helped coach LFHS teams during the summer. We support programs that use sports to help young people develop on and off the field.

  • Supporting Disadvantaged Youth

    We know that Chris also wanted to help disadvantaged young people whenever possible. Through many organizations,  we help young people in need.    

  • School Contributions

    Chris loved his time as an athlete at both LFHS and Colorado College. Both schools have also been so kind in helping us honor Chris in many ways. We also honor Chris, therefore, by giving back to his alma maters.

Four friends smiling and posing outdoors, with trees and buildings in the background, two women and two men, one holding a water bottle.
Two male lacrosse players in action on a field, one in a yellow and black uniform and helmet, the other in a blue and yellow uniform and helmet, competing for the ball.
Young male soccer player kneeling on the grass field in a white uniform with the number 10, holding a Nike soccer ball, in front of a sign that says 'TIGERS'.