Holiday Giving 2025
Thanks to a unanimous board vote, and a big shout out to the KTLSC board members who joined on the shopping spree, we donated goodies and funds to local charities. We dropped off a car load of supplies including sleeping bags, tarps, gloves, and socks to Black Thistle Street Aid. And handed off some cozy […]
New Collaboration with Unified Sports through the University of Oregon
Unified Sports is a partnership with the University of Oregon’s Intramural program and integrates students and adults with disabilities (Athletes) into the intramural program with typically developing UO students (Partners). The program brings students and community members together with and without intellectual disabilities to compete as teammates, building inclusion, leadership, and community through sport. Basketball is […]
Marvin Castelle Ju Jitsu Camp at Art of War
Each year, the Art of War in Eugene hosts a training camp led by Marvin Castelle – master of his trade. A trained blackbelt under Eddie Bravo, who trained under Jean Jacques Machado, leads young fighters in the intricacies of mastering the art of Ju Jitsu. The KTLSC has sponsored fighters for this camp the […]
Sending Local Youth to 2025 Duck Football Season Opener through Motiv8
The KTLSC has donated 10 tickets to the Oregon Athletic Department through Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation to send local youth to the Oregon vs. Oklahoma State Football Game Sept. 6th. Go Ducks!!
Sheldon Varsity Choir Sponsorship
The Sheldon High School Varsity Choir has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall over Spring Break 2026. In support of this effort, the KTLSC is now an ‘Ensemble Level’ donor! Check back in the spring for updates and pictures of the trip!
KT Tailgate 2024
Not only did we have a blast, the KTLSC collected $622 in cash donations! And auctioned off tickets to the game! A big thanks to Kevin Baron for organizing, and KT’s boys for cooking the dogs. And to Amanda and Marshall for all their work. It was a group effort and amazing to see so […]
David Minter Bike Program still going strong!
A letter from David Minter: I am writing to express my deep appreciation for the continued support that KTLSC has provided to youth programs throughout the Rogue Valley. Over the past seven years, their financial contributions have made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community. KTLSC has […]
KTLSC Tailgate – Nov 30th @ Noon – spot RVA5
The football scheduling and weather gods appear to have collided, as we have been blessed with a 4:30pm kickoff time and what should be a brisk and sunny day at the Autzen gravel tailgating grounds. Evidence suggests Karsten received wind of what we have planned and put in a good word. Thanks, KT. Between the Thanksgiving […]
New collaboration with the Friends of South to sponsor the SEHS Football Program
In the spring/summer of 2024, the KTLSC worked with The Friends of South to start a sponsorship program for the South Eugene Football Program. So far the KTLSC has sponsored the SEHS football team to attend the U of O 7 on 7 passing tournament, and the Big Man skills training camp. We are excited […]
Pirate Worldwide ‘Tindal Performance Hat’ – KT LIVES 5FOREVER
While completing a Masters in Sports Product Management at the University of Oregon, Pirate Co-Founder Michael Wells worked closely with Karsten to develop the best “performance” hat. The design has been on ice for five years, though Michaels’s company, Pirate, has recently brought this simple, functional, and beautiful hat to market. The Pirate website hosts […]