The Teammates 4 Life Foundation was founded by four friends from the Fairleigh Dickinson University class of 1978. Jay Jorgensen, Jeff hunt, Steve Makwinski, and Seth Greenberg were college teammates and classmates who became lifelong friends on the campus and basketball court at FDU. So they went their separate ways in life, the friendships they had formed in college remained among their most important relationships.
In December, 2016, they formed the Teammates 4 Life Foundation, in response to the news that two of their college teammates had been diagnosed with cancer. The Teammates 4 Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides moral and financial support to former college athletes who are battling cancer. The Foundation provides an initial care package of useful supplies, and weekly inspirational messages. The match those fighting cancer with someone who has been through it, who can provide inspiration, hope, or just a sympathetic ear. They provide the family with assistance in hosting a repast if and when that becomes necessary. They also tailor their support to eh individual needs of the person.
Those who are supported are not limited to basketball players from FDU. Any former college athlete who is facing this diagnosis is eligible for assistance.