Since 2016, we have helped numerous former players as they have begun their battle with cancer. Many have been victorious both on and off the courts and fields. Our goal is to help them win this battle.
Our Mission
Once a person is an athlete, he or she never competes alone. The mission of Teammates 4 Life Foundation is to provide a team of support to former college athletes battling cancer. We provide moral and financial support to athletes to help them as they compete against their toughest opponent, cancer.
““Teammates 4 Life is about shared experiences that bond a group of people for a lifetime. When I was coaching I always talked to prospects about a four year experience that would not only produce a lifetime of memories, but a lifetime brotherhood. I am proud to say I have that with my brothers and teammates from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Our goal is simple – to be there for each other and our teammates like we were when playing. Teammates 4 Life is for any group or team that has a shared experience that is bigger than the moment.””
Founders
The four founders arrived on the Teaneck Campus of Fairleigh Dickenson University, in August of 1974, to begin their journey of playing Division I basketball under head coach Al Lobalbo. They have retained their friendship for over forty-three years. During this time they realized they weren't former teammates, but teammates for life. As they found some of their teammates, competitors, and coaches diagnosed with cancer, they decided to take steps to share their bond.
Jay Jorgensen is a graduate of Kennedy High School in Iselin, NJ. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a masters in military history from American Military University, and a juris doctorate from Villanova University School of Law. In addition to his legal and judicial career, he is an accomplished historian and author, having published several books, with four of them being on the Battle of Gettysburg.
Jeff Hunt graduated from Pompton Lakes High School in Pompton Lakes, NJ. While at Fairleigh Dickinson University he received his bachelor of science degree in business management and attended Fordham Law School. As president of Hunt Marketing Group, Inc., he is a five-time winner of the prestigious Green Jacket from Thomas For Industry, today's Thomas Register.
Seth Greenberg graduated Kennedy High School in Plainview, N.Y. in 1974. Seth received a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Steve Makwinski graduated from Sayreville High School in New Jersey. Steve excelled in both baseball and basketball throughout his four years at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Steve graduated with a B.S. in business. Currently he works as a warehouse manager in Elizabeth, NJ.