About Us

About the Izzo Legacy

Mid-Michigan has been my home for all of my adult life. It’s where I ran my business, it’s where I was married, and it’s where we’ve raised our family. Tom and I have certainly been blessed to be a part of this community and we feel a genuine obligation to give back to the MSU and Mid-Michigan communities that have become such a large part of our lives. One of the reasons we’ve never left Michigan State is the strong connection we feel to our community.

Over the years I’ve been fortunate to be a small part of many different charitable groups and causes that have brought so much good to our community. I’ve given a lot of thought and have come to understand that the opportunity exists to do even more. With that in mind, Tom and I have developed the Izzo Legacy to formalize our commitment to our community. While it’s not on the near horizon, it’s no secret that at some point Tom will no longer coach at Michigan State. The Izzo Legacy provides a manner in which we can still support our community for years to come.

While it may carry our name, the Izzo Legacy is greater than just Tom and me and our family. It’s meant to bring together people in the community for the common purpose of helping others. As one of 12 children, a mother to two children and a basketball mom to hundreds more, family means everything to me. Similarly, Tom has focused on building a program that is inclusive to players of all eras. In much the same way, we want everyone to take some ownership in the Izzo Legacy. Community involvement and ownership will build something that will last long after we’re gone.

Thank you for any and all support in my family’s efforts to support this great community.

Best Wishes,

Lupe Izzo

Causes We Support

Proceeds from the Fund help these organizations:

Our family’s name may be on the foundation, but we couldn’t do this without the help of these wonderful people.

Izzo Legacy Sponsorship

Name	Title
Sandy Maines	Co Director
Lisa Hildorf	Co Director
Stella Cash	Sponsorship Committee
Lupe Izzo	Sponsorship Committee
Tab Jackson	Sponsorship Committee
Roger Jansen	Sponsorship Committee, MSU Health Care Chief Innovation & Digital Health Officer
Marcy Kinzer	Sponsorship Committeee, Race Liaison, Capital Region Community Foundation
Rebecca Surian	Sponsorship Committee, MSUFCU, VP of University Relations
Julie Tadgerson	Sponsorship Committee, Account Executive Nexstar Media Inc.
Joe Dimambro	Race Director, Playmakers Fitness Foundation

Izzo Legacy Marketing Committee

Name	Title
Raquel Izzo McDonald	Marketing Committee Co Chair
Joe Dimambro	Race Director, Playmakers Fitness Foundation
Rob Antcliff	Marketing Committee
Kate Souder	Marketing Committee, Director of Varsity S Club
LaRhonda Burley	Marketing Committee, Executive Senior Associate AD/Marketing
Meagan Hogan	Marketing Committee, Assistant AD/Marketing & Fan Engagement
Nicky Pride	Marketing Committee, WLNS Director of Promotions & Creative Services
Dan Clark	Marketing Committee, Dan Clark Creative
Cara Kaye	Marketing Committee, Creative Director for MSU Men's Basketball
Matt Larson	Marketing Committee, MSU Associate AD/Communic ations
Mex Cary	Marketing Committee, Associate Director (Men's Basketball
Maya Gulick	Marketing Committee
Matt Apostle	Marketing Committee, City of East Lansing Community and Economic Development Specialist

Izzo Legacy Race Course Committee

Name	Title
Joe Dimambro	Race Director, Playmakers Fitness Foundation
Andy Marsh	Assistant Race Director, Playmakers
Seth Kesler	Race Committee, MSU Associate AD/Facilities, Event Management, Summer Camps
Sgt. Brandom Murphy	Race Committee, MSU PD Special Events Division Commander

Izzo Legacy VIP Reception Committee

Name	Title
Lupe Izzo	Event Committee Chair
Sarah Skilling	MSU Spartan Fund Senior Director of Special Events & Stewardship
Lisa Hildorf	VIP Reception Committee
Lauren Scott-Briningstool	VIP Reception Committee, Chief of Staff, office of the executive vice president for administration

Izzo Legacy Virtual Race Committee

Name	Title
Anna Zang	Volunteer Coordinator, Playmakers
Joe Dimambro	Race Director, Playmakers Fitness Foundation

Izzo Legacy Kid's Race Committee

Name	Title
Karen Currie	Kids Race Director
Joe Dimambro	Race Director, Playmakers Fitness Foundation
BJ Puchala	Kids Race Committee, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Izzo Legacy Charity Partner Committee

Name	Title
Christina Ferland	Charity Partner Director

Our Board

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Izzo Legacy 5K Run/Walk/Roll is seeking sponsors who share in the same community commitment and involvement that the Izzo’s have shared before and during their time at Michigan State as well as the appreciation for Coach Tom Izzo, Michigan State University and the entire Spartan Nation. Sponsors should be committed to helping create an event that will honor and celebrate the legacy of Coach Izzo.

Sponsors will receive pre-race, race day and post-race marketing benefits based on their level of sponsorship.