Our Mission
CJ’s strength, kindness, and determination inspired everyone around him. His legacy fuels our mission:
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Athlete Safety & Awareness – Advocate for protocols that protect student-athletes, with a focus on sickle cell trait awareness, proper training standards, and accountability.
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Education & Empowerment – Provide educational scholarships like the 50 for #50 Athletic Scholarship and mentorship opportunities to student-athletes who embody CJ’s values of perseverance, leadership, and community service.
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Community Engagement – Host events such as the 50CAL Big Man Camp to promote safe conditioning practices, honor CJ’s love of the game, and bring athletes, families, and experts together.
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Advocacy & Reform – Push for systemic changes in athletics and higher education to ensure no family endures the preventable loss ours has.
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Together, we transform grief into action and Awareness = Strength.
50 for #50 Athletic Scholarship
The 50 for #50 Athletic Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr, a student-athlete whose strength, kindness and leadership continue to inspire others. This annual scholarship supports students from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Couties who demonstrate character, perseverance on and off the field. CJ believed that kindness is a gift we can all give for free and this scholarship carries that message forward empowering the next generation to pursue their dreams while promoting athlete safety, education and community impact.
Applications for the 2026 scholarship open December 1, 2025 and close on January 15, 2026. The recipient will be announced on National Commitment Day, February 4, 2026.
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