Carly Faye DeLong
New Years Eve of 2016, Carly was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
Throughout treatment, she refused to be defined by her diagnosis.
She continued to attend class and volleyball practices whenever possible.
Even when she couldn’t play, she traveled with the team, determined to make it back on the court.
With every mis-step and set back, she came back stronger and more determined than before. This same determination to succeed and push through boundaries and obstacles was the way Carly lived her life even before her cancer diagnosis. She was always setting high goals and pursuing them with passion.
Carly never gave up, she never gave into her diagnosis.
On September 23, 2017, Carly’s battle with ALL ended, but the legacy she left behind will carry on because of the imprint she left on so many lives.
This is how we plan to do it.
2022 Athletic Scholarships
Carly always believed in,
“work hard,
play hard”
2022 AcademicScholarships
Supporting girls as they achieve academic excellence.
GLO:
Girls Lifting Others
In-hospital photo shoots… because you’re always fierce.
2022 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2022 Carly Faye Foundation Athletic Scholarship Award Winner, Mallory Mullen!
Mallory is a 2022 graduate of Springfield Catholic Central High School. Mallory competed on the cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track and field teams. She is a two time state champion in the high jump and holds the Division III state record. Mallory scored over 1,000 points and recorded over 1,000 rebounds during her basketball career. In addition to athletics, Mallory was Vice President of her senior class, Vice President of the National Honor society, and a student ambassador. She was awarded Academic All-Ohio honors in track and field and basketball.
In the fall, Mallory plans to continue her academic and athletic career in track and field at The University of Kentucky.
Congratulations to our 2022 Carly Faye Foundation Academic Scholarship Award Winner, Sara Peabody!
Sara Peabody graduated from Catholic Central High School in Springfield, Ohio. In high school, Sara played softball for 4 years, soccer and basketball for 2, and she swam for 1. Additionally, Sara was a part of Peer Ministry, a student ambassador, a Service Day and a leader of numerous retreats, as well as a volunteer for the GLO program through the Carly Faye Foundation.
After high school, Sara plans to attend Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, to study English and eventually go onto law school.
THE BOARD
We’re dedicated to continuing the life of excellence,
determination, and fearlessness led by Carly.
