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Big Jon’s Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded to carry on the legacy of Jonathan “Big Jon” Molina.

Big Jon was born in San Diego, CA on June 14, 1995. Even from the very start of his life, Jon had a way of bringing people together and making those around him feel like family. He excelled in sports, coaching, barbering, but most of all, always being willing to help people in need.

Sadly, Big Jon battled Ewing’s Sarcoma Cancer for 15 months before passing away on September 22, 2018 at the age of 23. Even while undergoing treatment, Jon would often speak of wanting to help others that find themselves in his shoes. He did not want to see others struggle with things that were within someone’s power to help.

It is because of Jonathan’s words and his actions that his family has committed themselves to starting this foundation that will carry on Big Jon’s legacy of serving others in need. Whether it be assisting in fees and equipment for sports, professional mentorship, or providing valuable and necessary resources while undergoing Cancer treatment, Big Jon’s Youth Foundation wants to help.

Big Jon’s Youth Foundation, EIN 83-3551086

 
 
Happy Heavenly 25th birthday to our beloved son, brother, uncle, coach, barber, family and friend, Big Jon. We miss you every single day and today is no exception. We hope we are making you proud down here, keeping your legacy alive 🙏🏽💙🤙🏼 We cha
Big Jon’s Youth Foundation stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement today and every day. Jon loved ALL people- Black, White, Asian, Latino, Gay, Straight, Trans. But what Jon loved most was helping a brother in need. Right now
During this difficult economic time, it is especially difficult for non-profits such as ours to generate donations. Our big annual fundraiser will likely be canceled this year, and as we begin to generate new ideas to help us help others, we have fou
We know that financially times are uncertain for Jon’s Barber community. While we can’t provide a long term solution, BJYF would like to help alleviate the stress of an upcoming bill or to be able to provide you with some money to grocery
World Cancer Day. February 4th is recognized as World Cancer Day, a day to spread awareness, prevention, and to gain support for those who have fought and are fighting the disease. Jon had Ewing’s Sarcoma cancer, an extremely rare bone cancer,
Legends never die 🤙🏼❤️ The loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the families on board has once again reminded us all that we’re only given today. What we choose to do with it is how we will be remembered. Live your legacy. Give back, perfec
We got our official start in July 2019. In just 5 short months we were able to host our first annual softball tournament fundraiser & support 3 separate causes. @cuts_by_grunts_ asked for a very humble donation to help their own nonprofit gain so
As we close out 2019 and the end of a decade, stop and reflect on what you’ve learned and gained... and from who. If you’re blessed to still be able to hug or tell those people you love them, do. If some of those people have passed like o
From @bigjonsyouthfoundation and the Molina Family, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. We know that the holidays can be a difficult time of year for many for many different reasons. We hope each and every one of you finds joy in the compa
#givingtuesday is coming up next Tuesday, Dec. 3. Please consider making a donation to our nonprofit. All donations stay local and help support youth through their medical challenges and athletic and career aspirations. In the 6 months we have been o