Mission Statement
The mission of the Through Kyle’s Eyes Foundation is to create an organization devoted to finding a cure for Retinoblastoma by sharing Kyle’s story and inspiring others to do all they can to give back and possibly spare another child’s eyes or another child’s life.
Why did our family start this Foundation?
Jeff and I thought long and hard about starting a foundation in honor of Kyle. Although we knew it would take a great deal of work and determination, we believed the benefits would be so rewarding. As parents we could not be more proud of Kyle for what he has went through and the fact that he still has such a positive outlook on life. Kyle believes the sky is the limit in life and he has inspired us to believe the sky is the limit with this foundation.
We are so blessed to still have Kyle in our lives… Had he been diagnosed years earlier, his outcome may not have been the same. We owe that in large part to the extensive research to create new treatment options. That is where we want to continue to this fight and find a cure so no other child would be effected by this rare eye cancer.
Kyle and our family have really been blessed since his diagnosis. Not only is he living a full active life, we have also met some amazing people along the way. He has touched and inspired others in many ways and we hope he continues to do so throughout his life.
The biggest lesson Kyle has taught us is to live every day to the fullest. We also feel that when you leave this world it will no longer matter how rich you were, how much you owned, or any of the other materialistic items you possessed. What will matter is the impact you had on others in life and what mark you left on the world you leave behind. We hope to leave our mark by doing all we can to give back in the hopes of enriching the lives of others.
The Through Kyle’s Eyes Foundation will work toward raising Retinoblastoma Awareness and continue to fund Retinoblastoma research by giving to the Eye Tumor Research Foundation at Will’s Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA and other organizations researching retinoblastoma. We also give back regulary by visiting local Ronald McDonald Houses to cook for families with children currently undergoing some sort of treatment.
However the Lograsso family does not want to stop there. The Through Kyle’s Eyes Foundation is just in the infant stages but we have high hopes and dreams for the future of this organization. Our family would like to thank you so very much for your continued support as we take on this new and exciting journey in life.
We Appreciate You All,
The Lograsso Family
Jeff, Regina, Kristen, Kaley and Kyle
On the TKE Foundation Board
Board of Directors
President – Jeff Lograsso – Kyle’s dad and caddy. Active duty Marine for the past 18 years
Executive Director – Regina Lograsso – Kyle’s Mom
Board Member -Scott Evans
Freelance Grant Writer and the former Director of Development for the Pediatric
Cancer Research Foundation. Scott also serves as the President for the
Orange County chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Board Member – Jim & Sharon Aswell – picture and bio coming soon
Our Board of Directors is looking to expand. We are currently looking for the following – Lawyer, CPA, Marketing Specialist and a Graphic Designer. If you believe in our foundation and feel passionate about volunteering some time to help our foundation succeed, please contact us!
Medical Advisory Board:
Dr. Carol L. Shields, MD, Philadelphia, PA – Ophthalmology
Dr. Kathleen A. Hurwitz, MD, Murrieta, CA – Pediatrician
Advisory Board:
Gabe Codding – Kraft Nabisco Championship Tournament Director
Matt Ginella – Senior Travel Editor at Golf Digest/Golf World
Greg Hoyt – Owner of Arizona Industrial Properties & R.S. Hoyt Jr. Family Foundation
