Building Futures. Changing Lives.
We exist to honor the life and legacy of Tykeem D'Majh Franklin by empowering youth through education, athletics, and community support.
Empowering youth through basketball.
Ty's Future Stars Foundation empowers youth through basketball, education, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities in honor of Tykeem D'Majh Franklin. Through community support and athletic development, we help student-athletes reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Educate. Empower. Inspire. Transform.
Educate
We support academic achievement by providing scholarships and resources.
Empower
We build confidence, leadership, and life skills through sports and mentorship.
Inspire
We inspire youth to dream big and create better futures for themselves.
Transform
We transform pain into purpose and communities through love and legacy.
Out of unimaginable loss came extraordinary purpose.
Ty was a son, a brother, an uncle, a loyal friend, and a gifted athlete whose life reflected determination, compassion, and purpose. His journey was cut short on July 16, 2020 — two days before his 24th birthday.
His passing left an immeasurable void, but it ignited a mission that ensures his name and purpose will never be forgotten.
Read Ty's full storyawarded in scholarships since our inception — supporting young athletes as they pursue their aspirations on and off the court.
Turning pain into purpose.
Ty's Future Stars Foundation was founded to carry Ty's light forward — and to make sure other families never have to endure the same loss.
"She believes faith, love, and purpose can transform pain into legacy and is committed to helping others live with compassion, strength, and hope."
Building Futures Through Basketball.
Every scholarship awarded, every young person mentored, and every community event hosted reflects the values Ty embodied: hope, perseverance, kindness, leadership, and service.
Together, we can be the change.