Cheer Cheer: A Celebration of Black Notre Dame Alumni and Friends

Cheer Cheer is an annual celebration honoring the leadership, resilience, and community impact of Black Notre Dame alumni and friends. I’d love to invite you to partner with us for this year’s event, Cheer Cheer: A Celebration of Black Notre Dame Alumni and Friends.

This year’s event will take place on March 20, 2025, at the Jackie Robinson Museum, featuring Justin (’05) & Lauran (’06) Tuck as special guests. This inspiring gathering blends education, networking, and community empowerment, while raising funds for the Frazier Thompson Scholarship, which supports Notre Dame students and empowers the next generation of leaders.

Ways to Support

Become a Sponsor
Your support helps us continue this tradition of honoring trailblazers while making an impact. Sponsorship levels include:

 $250 – Recognition in event materials
 $500 – Recognition + Autographed Football
 $1,000 – Recognition + Autographed Football + Jackie Robinson Foundation Jersey

Make your tax-deductible donation herehttps://ndnyc.square.site

Attend the Event
Join us in person and experience this celebration firsthand!

Purchase your ticket here: https://ndnyc.org/events/115995

A Look Back: Last Year’s Celebration

To give you a sense of what this event represents, here’s a video from last year’s Cheer Cheer celebration, featuring:

Byron Spruell (’87), Notre Dame Trustee, President of NBA Operations, Former Co-Captain – Notre Dame Football 

Phyllis Stone (’80), Notre Dame Trustee, Corporate Advisor – Stepping Stones, Second Black Cheerleader

Full panel discussion: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DW17VipDjxw

Short clip about the journey to Notre Dame: https://youtu.be/WsD5TGschIw

About This Year’s Honorees

Justin Tuck (’05): Managing Director, Goldman Sachs. Former Notre Dame, New York Giants, and Oakland Raiders football captain. Two-time Super Bowl champion.

Lauran Tuck (’06): Philanthropist and educational advocate. Co-founder of Tuck’s R.U.S.H. for Literacy.

We’d truly appreciate your support! You’re welcome to make a donation or purchase your tickets using the links above. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how you can be involved, feel free to reach out MikeBrown@soulstir.co