John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation

The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation was established to carry on the legacy of John Mazie, who, in 1997 at age 26, was killed by a drunk driver. John was an extraordinary young man who spent his adult life motivating young people to strive to become the best they could be.

No one makes it in America without some kind of mentor. Whenever successful people look back, they cite those older adults who influenced their development, even though they knew each other for only a short time. For at-risk kids facing steep odds against success, finding mentors is not only helpful but essential. They can't make it all by themselves.

Since 1998, over one hundred thirty vulnerable Framingham High School sophomores have been paired by the Foundation with mentors.