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A nonprofit dedicated to inspiring youth and young adults to embrace leadership, kindness and service by funding action-oriented projects within their communities.

WHO WE ARE

The KEEPGOING 25 Foundation was created to remember someone very special—Michael Currin. Michael was strong, kind and always ready to help others. He believed that even one small act of love could make a big difference. And guess what? He was right! His amazing spirit and light still inspires us every single day.

WHY KEEPGOING

“KEEP GOING” were the last words Michael’s dad said to him before Joe passed away. It means don’t give up, stay strong and keep trying, even when things are tough. That message became our family's inspiration-and now it is at the heart of everything we do.

WHY 25

“25” was Michael’s jersey number but to us it means so much more. It stands for teamwork, purpose and helping others. When we lift each other up and work together, we can do awesome things—just like Michael did.

HOW WE SERVE

Thanks to KEEPGOING 25 supporters like you, we fund service programs for young people to develop leadership and problem-solving skills while fostering kindness and collaboration. Just like Michael, we believe YOU can be a leader, share love and make the world a better place... one act of kindness at a time.

KEEPGOING.

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

We are honoring Michael's legacy by encouraging young people—like you—to
LEAD. LOVE. SERVE. We believe that kindness, empathy and action can change the world. With your support, we fund Illumi-nite and other youth-led service projects, inspiring young people to lead with compassion, act with courage and bring light to their communities. Want to be part of it?

GET INVOLVED. BE THE CHANGE. KEEPGOING...

Illumi-nite is our signature service program where youth based teams, families, schools and friends place luminary displays and hand written notes at the homes of people in need of light and the KEEPGOING 25 message. Over 1000+ young people have participated in Illumi-nite. In 2024, we illuminated 400+ recipients across the country.

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message to KEEPGOING?

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KEEPGOING 25
SERVICE GRANTS

Through our KEEPGOING 25 Service Grants, we fund youth initiatives that further our mission. Our grants are available to students who wish to lead the way to love and serve within their communities while demonstrating the value of showing up for others. 2500+ students have participated using our KEEPGOING 25 Service Grants.

Have a service project that needs funding?

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COMMUNITY
EVENTS

KEEPGOING 25 brings communities together with fun, family-friendly events that inspire unity and compassion. Groups and individuals can help raise awareness, generate support and fund the mission of KEEPGOING 25 through community fundraising events.

Have an idea or want to get involved?

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KEEPGOING 25
PICKLEBALL &
CORNHOLE SOCIAL

It's our annual fundraiser designed for all experience levels, promising a day filled with friendly competition and community spirit. Grab your racket, a cornhole partner or come to socialize...be part of this exciting event.

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July 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

THE KEEPGOING 25 PICKLEBALL & CORNHOLE SOCIAL

The Pickle Lodge

737 Kingsgate Way

West Chester Township, Ohio 45069

IMPACT

625+

Families gifted Illumi-nite across the country

$70,500

Funding Illumi-nite and

KEEPGOING 25 Service Grants

2,500+

Youth and young adults participating in Illumi-nite and KEEPGOING 25 Service Grants

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Huge thank you to our Gold Sponsors for supporting the KG25 Pickleball & Cornhole Social! We couldn’t do it without you — thank you for helping us KEEP GOING! 🙌

@lsi_industries
Constellation Wealth Advisors
The Ness Family

ICYMI - the Cornhole Tournament is BACK at this year’s KEEP GOING 25 Pickleball & Cornhole Social!

Whether you’re in it to win it or just here for the fun, the cornhole tournament brings the energy, laughs, and friendly competition for those not playing pickleball.
 🎟 $50 Social Ticket gets you: ✅ Entry into the cornhole tournament ✅ 1 food + 1 drink ticket ✅ One-of-a-kind gift

All experience levels welcome - grab a friend and get ready to toss for a cause.

📣 Youth and Young Professionals, use code PICKLE for $25 social/cornhole ticket.

Visit kg25.betterworld.org or the link in our bio to get your ticket before they’re gone!

We can’t wait to hang with you all SO SOON at the 2nd annual KEEP GOING 25 Pickleball Social & Cornhole Tournament 🎉.

Whether you’re in it to win it or just here for the fun, there’s something for everyone. Join us on Saturday, July 26th at the Pickle Lodge in West Chester!

🎟️ Team + social tickets are ON SALE NOW! Only 17 team spots left! Visit the link in our bio to get yours.  
📩 High school & college students — DM us for an exclusive discount code for social tickets.

📢Sponsorship packages are now available! We’re bringing the community together — on and off the court! Join us for the KEEP GOING 25 Pickleball Social & Cornhole Tournament on July 26th at The Pickle Lodge — an unforgettable day of fun, community and impact 👏

This event is more than just pickleball — it’s about rallying support for youth leadership, kindness and service. As a sponsor, you’ll help us continue creating opportunities for young people to LEAD. LOVE. SERVE. in their communities.

Limited sponsorship packages remain - reach out to Mary Egan at egans1@icloud.com to learn more about sponsorship packages and benefits 💥

We’re excited to be a part of @littlemiamibrew’s Giveback Wednesday series on Wednesday, June 11th! Come join us for a pint for a good cause! $1 from every pint sold between 5-8pm will be donated to KG25! 🍻

Since 2017, Little Miami has donated over $50,000 to local organizations through this initiative and we’re honored to be one of their chosen partners 🙌.

🗓️: Wednesday, June 11
📍: Little Miami Brewing Company
⏰: 5-8pm

LOVE isn’t just a feeling — it’s action. At KEEP GOING 25, we challenge youth to notice when others are in need and do something about it.

Through empathy, kindness, and everyday acts of service, we show LOVE by lifting others up and creating real change in our communities.

Hear from two of our Junior Board members on what it means to #LeadLoveServe.

As close friends of Michael, the KG25 Junior Executive Board members saw his impact on the world firsthand and were deeply inspired by the foundation and its mission.

They have been tasked with amplifying KG25’s mission to foster community service among college students and young professionals. This weekend, they did just that as they partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing beds for area children in need.

Through our KEEP Service GOING Grants, the Junior Board secured funding to supply materials for bed construction. On Saturday, over 50 enthusiastic KG25 supporters gathered to transform lumber and screws into sturdy beds, making a tangible difference in our community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this impactful event.

Together, we embody KG25’s core values by LEADING with initiative in leadership roles, LOVING through recognizing and addressing community needs, and SERVING by consistently showing up for others.

Registration for the Pickleball Social is NOW OPEN! 🎉 Limited teams available - don’t wait! Visit the link in our bio to register today!

Registration for the 2nd Annual KEEP GOING 25 Pickleball Social & Cornhole Tournament opens THIS Friday, May 9th at 9AM — It’s an inclusive event designed for all experience levels, promising a day filled with friendly competition and community spirit. 💪✨

🗓️: Saturday, July 26th
⏰: 12:30-4:30PM
📍: The Pickle Lodge
🎟️:
▪️$150 per pickleball team includes pizza, drink tickets, and a gift
▪️$50 for a social ticket includes pizza and drink tickets — and allows you entry into the cornhole tournament!

💥High-school or college student? DM us for a special code for 50% off your social ticket!

Limited spots available — register early and get ready to rally!

Good luck to all the racers participating in the @runflyingpig today! 🪽🐷 #KEEPGOING

Meet a few of our inspiring Junior Board members — young leaders who embody the LEAD pillar of our mission by taking initiative and driving real change in their communities.

The LEAD pillar is all about empowering youth to step up, take charge, and lead service projects that create real impact in their communities. Through Keep Service Going Grants, students aren’t just participating—they’re leading.

Have an idea for a service project? The next deadline to apply is October 25th. Learn more about how we’re empowering youth to LEAD, LOVE, and SERVE at keepservicegoing.org.

The story behind the phone number that started it all 💙. One week left to Park with Purpose! Your chance to win a prime parking spot while supporting something bigger is just around the corner - and literally across the street! 🚙

Raffle tickets for space #25 are available now! Open to ALL Moeller students. Could make a great gift as well 😉.

🎟️: 1 for $5 or 5 for $25

Visit the link in our bio or kg25.betterworld.org to make a difference today!

🚨Attention @moellerhs students — want the ultimate parking spot and a chance to support something bigger?

The Condorodis family is generously raffling off Parking Space #25 at the Kenwood Medical Building—right across the street from Moeller’s campus—in honor of Michael Currin and to benefit Keep Going 25!

🎟️ Tickets are 1 for $25 or 5 for $100 🗓 Winner will be announced on May 5th

Visit kg25.betterworld.org or the link in our bio to get your tickets!

This isn’t just a parking spot—it’s parking with purpose.

#KeepGoing25 #MoellerStrong #LeadLoveServe #ParkingWithPurpose

Keep Service Going Grants in Action! ✨ Students from All Saints used a Mission Grant to build beds for kids in need with @shpcincinnati during their service day. What better way to head into Easter weekend than by giving the gift of comfort and kindness? 💙

Inspired to make a difference too? The next deadline to apply for a Keep Service Going Grant is April 25! Visit keepgoing25.org/keepservicegoing to apply today!

We are thrilled to introduce the first-ever Keep Going 25 Junior Board! 🙌

This passionate team of young leaders is stepping up to serve as advisors, advocates, and ambassadors for our mission to inspire youth to Lead. Love. Serve. They’ll help us engage the next generation, lead volunteer efforts, and bring fresh ideas to our events and community impact.

Help us welcome:
Nolan Lyon Jake Buschelmann Ben Meyer Ryan Stacey Nolan Boyles Andrew Green Garde Thompson

We’re so proud to have them on board! KEEP GOING! 👏

🚨Save the Date! 🚨Our 2nd Annual Keep Going 25 Pickleball Social & Cornhole Tournament is happening on Saturday, July 26th at The Pickle Lodge! Come celebrate Michael’s birthday with us & support our mission to inspire youth to lead, love, and serve.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro, new to the game, or just looking to socialize and support, everyone is invited to join in the fun!

Visit the link in our bio for more information 🔗.

We had the honor of speaking at @elderhs on Friday morning to help kick off their annual Walk for Others fundraiser! We’re so grateful to be one of the beneficiaries this year and to share our story with such an incredible community. #KEEPGOING

Special edition of #MotivationMonday. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! 🌈☘️

Part ✌️ of the Keep Sleep Going project with All Saints! Building on last month’s service project, students wrapped up their blankets and stuffed animals this week, ready to be donated to those receiving beds from Sleep in Heavenly Peace 🧸💤.

Happy International Women’s Day to all of the strong, brave, and intelligent women who inspire us everyday to #KEEPGOING 🤍

The KEEP Kindness GOING Board continues its journey! ✨ Today, it made its stop at St. Margaret of York, carrying heartfelt messages of hope and encouragement from the students at Mother Teresa. A beautiful reminder that kindness knows no bounds—just keep going! ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day to our KG25 family & friends 🥰

#KEEPGOING

February is all about love and we’re focusing on spreading that love to others! For this month’s Keep Going Service Project at All Saints, 7th & 8th graders learned about the importance of selflessness and put last month’s lesson into action with our “Keep Sleep Going” project 💤.

Over the next couple of months students will be working on care packages that include handmade blankets, stuffed animals with Keep Going tags, and notes of encouragement for kids receiving beds from Sleep in Heavenly Peace 🧸. Encouraging others to KEEP GOING is the heart of our mission and this service project is the perfect chance to do just that ✨.

“You get to choose how you write your life story.” Wise words from Todd Forman, Cincinnati Chapter President of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, who’s faced his fair share of challenges, from losing his father at a young age to supporting his family through health crises. Through it all, he’s learned the power of perseverance, faith, and gratitude.

His message to the next generation? Embrace obstacles, develop your strengths, and keep moving forward. We’re incredibly grateful to Todd for taking the time to come speak to our KG25 group at All Saints. It left everyone, even the adults, feeling inspired and ready to #KEEPGOING!

“And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown. And he replied: Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God.” - Minnie Louise Haskins

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas ❤️

No one is alone…

First, we must NOTICE.
Then, we PRAY.
Lastly, we SHOW UP for others.

IllumiNITE 2024 ✨🤍

🎥: @shotbyschimpf

We have been speechless reading all of the amazing stories from this year’s IllumiNITE. Stories of hope and love from recipients, stories of inspiration and impact from participants. It has been an incredible and emotional week.

We have many stories to share, but wanted to start with this one. There is a young boy at Visitation, Ross, who has been battling cancer for 3 years. Multiple schools showed up to illumiNITE his home while they held a prayer service and presented the family with money raised to support occupational and physical therapies. Over 200 people showed up and walked down their street as a group to illumiNITE their home. A sign of hope, light, and love during a very difficult time. This is why we IllumiNITE ✨. KEEP GOING Ross. #RossStrong

An incredible and inspiring night of spreading light and love. A reminder that no one is alone 🤍. Thank you to everyone who participated in illumiNITE tonight and helped inspire 400 people in need of a little extra support to KEEP GOING! #kg25illumiNITE

3️⃣ days! We can’t wait to see yards ALL OVER the city illumi-NITEd and the KEEP GOING message spread out in so many schools’ colors 🤩. It’s going to be a magical night!

If you’re participating in illumi-NITE this Sunday, make sure to use #KG25illumiNITE when you share your photos and videos ✨.

Today, we’re especially thankful for our KG25 family who showed up to inspire the Thanksgiving Day racers to KEEP GOING this morning! We are grateful every day for the opportunity to honor Michael’s memory, using his legacy to empower youth in our community to Lead. Love. Serve.

Wishing you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving 🧡🍁.

Showing up for others all over the Midwest 🙌. Illumi-NITE started two years ago with 80 students brightening the lives of 25 recipients in Cincinnati, and in just over two weeks, 65 groups from schools, youth groups, and families will participate in illuminating 375 recipients throughout Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Sidney, Indianapolis, Peoria, and even Florida!🌟. We’re so incredibly proud and grateful for the growth of this impactful night.

🚨 In case you missed it, you can now rep KEEP GOING 25 in your school colors 👏. Participating in Illumi-NITE on December 8th? Order by November 25th to make sure you get your shirt(s) in time! Visit the link in our bio to order yours today! 👚

Check out that assembly line 👏. @mndcougars student, Mary Kate Burns, organized a volunteer event to help us pack 400 Illumi-NITE kits as part of her senior capstone project! The boxes are packed with everything you need to be a part of this impactful night and the countdown is on! Can’t believe we’re just a month away from #IllumiNITE2024 ✨. Thank you to Mary Kate and everyone who joined to help us prepare for December 8th!

We want to fund your service project! 2️⃣ days left to apply for your KEEP service GOING grant before the fall deadline! These grants are intended to fund youth initiatives that further the mission of KEEP GOING 25 and are available to students who wish to lead the way to love and serve within their communities while demonstrating the value of showing up for others. The projects must be student-driven, action-oriented and impact the community. Visit https://www.keepgoing25.org/keepservicegoing or the link in our bio to apply today!

Keep Service Going Grants in action 🌟. We awarded a Mission Grant to @mndcougars student, Caroline Jennings, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build and provide beds for kids in need. Mount Notre Dame dads and daughters spent last Sunday with SHP building beds and connecting through this incredible service project. Thank you to Caroline and Sleep in Heavenly Peace for demonstrating our mission so beautifully and inspiring others to lead, love, serve.

Are you a student with an action-oriented service project in mind? Our final grant application deadline of 2024 is next Thursday, October 31st 🎃 (because not showing up for others is scary 👻). Grants are available for projects both large and small, from mini grants of $500 to grants for large-scale projects, up to $5,000. Visit the link in our bio to apply today!

Today is the last day to register for your free luminary kits! We need you to help us spread hope and light to others. Visit www.keepgoing25.org/illuminite to be part of something incredible 💡✨. #illuminite

Get ready to Illumi-NITE with us 💡. It’s officially October, which means the deadline to register for your luminary kits is less than 2 weeks away! Youth-based teams, clubs, groups, families, or schools (ages 10-25) are invited to join in this powerful experience, spreading hope and light to those in need of a reminder that no one is alone ✨.

Visit the link in our bio or keepgoing25.org to register for your kit today!

On this 4th anniversary of Michael’s passing we remember Michael with smiles, love, and lots of tears too! Even though he isn’t with us physically, he continues to work his magic to bring us unexpected surprises and encouragement to KEEP GOING.

Michael’s wise words from a letter he wrote provide guidance for how we can choose to live: “I know you, and you chose to remember the good memories and celebrate him instead of locking it away.”

Today we choose to celebrate you, Michael. We will not lock our memories away. We carry on your light that inspires youth to lead, love, serve, and most of all… help others keep going.

We love you 3000! 🤍

Illumi-NITE is our annual service-learning event held in December. This youth initiative serves as a reminder that no one is alone and provides a little bit of hope for people in need of love and support around the holidays. Do you know someone who needs a little encouragement to KEEP GOING? Join us on Sunday, December 8th to help us spread hope and light to others 🕯️. How to ⤵

1️⃣ REGISTER: Know someone you would like to Illumi-NITE? Register at the link in our bio to request your free luminary Kit(s) by October 15th.
2️⃣ ORGANIZE: Once you have received your approval email, organize your youth-based KEEP GOING 25 Team (ages 10-25) and choose a recipient/s.
3️⃣ PLAN: Plan and Prepare for Illumi-NITE.
4️⃣ ASSEMBLE KITS: Pick up luminary kits the 1st week of November. Kits are fully funded by KEEP GOING 25 and include all materials needed to participate in Illumi-NITE. Some assembly required.
5️⃣ ILLUMI-NITE: Participate in Illumi-NITE on December 8, 2024 🌟.

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WE ARE

A nonprofit dedicated to inspiring youth and young adults to embrace leadership, kindness and service by funding action-oriented projects within their communities.

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

GET INVOLVED. BE THE CHANGE. KEEPGOING...

KEEPGOING 25 SERVICE GRANTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

KEEPGOING 25 PICKLEBALL & CORNHOLE SOCIAL

July 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

IMPACT

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KEEPGOING 25
SERVICE GRANTS

COMMUNITY
EVENTS

KEEPGOING 25
PICKLEBALL &
CORNHOLE SOCIAL