Chris Eaton Foundation

🚨 **High School Students in New Mexico — Leadership Opportunity** 🚨

The Chris Eaton Foundation is looking for a **Student Social Media Director** to help lead our Instagram, TikTok, and digital presence.

Our mission is simple:
Help high school student-athletes become **1% healthier every day** — mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

This is a **student leadership position** where you will:

• Help manage and grow our Instagram, TikTok, and other social media profiles
• Create posts that promote mental health and wellness
• Share stories from student-athletes
• Help spread positive messages to high schools across New Mexico

This is a great opportunity for students interested in:
📱 Social media
📣 Marketing
🧠 Mental health advocacy
🏫 Leadership & community impact

You’ll work directly with the Chris Eaton Foundation and help shape how we reach students across the state.

If you’re a **New Mexico high school student who wants to make a difference**, we want to hear from you.

📩 DM “ATHLETELEADER” or email: [[email protected]]

Please include:
• Your name
• Your high school
• Why you want the role

Let’s help students live **1% healthier every day.**

2026 Coach Chris Eaton Memorial Scholarship:

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Albuquerque high schools in spring 2026, have competed in at least one varsity-level, school-sponsored sport for a full season, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and plan to attend college or vocational school in the fall.

Step 2: Prepare Your Application: Students should review materials on this website to learn about Chris Eaton and the scholarship criteria, complete the written application, and submit a short video presentation. The application period typically opens in December and closes in March.

Step 3: Review & Selection: A committee selected by the Chris Eaton Foundation reviews all applications, gathers input as needed, and announces the winners in May.

Step 4: Scholarship Award: For 2026, scholarship amounts are $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second, and $2,500 for third. Funds are sent directly to the student’s college or vocational school account. Since 2024, the Foundation has awarded $30,000 in scholarships to support student-athletes and their future success.

Check out James Yodice’s excellent article in the ABQ Journal

The countdown is ON! 🏈🏀⚾️

In two weeks, 9/15 at 6:30 PM, the ABQ sports community unites at The Pit for a powerful conversation about mental health, hope, and supporting our athletes. Whether you’re a student, coach, teammate, parent, or teacher—your voice matters and your presence counts.

Don’t miss this Tyler Talk, featuring UNM athletes and coaches with Mark and Kym Hilinski sharing their family’s journey and the importance of speaking up for each other.

This event is FREE—admission and parking included. Every high school, every sport, every family is welcome. Let’s fill the arena with energy, compassion, and support for our athletes.

📅 Monday, Sept. 15 | 6:30 PM | The Pit (UNM Basketball Arena)

👟 Tag your team. Share this post. Bring a friend.

Together, we can lift each other up—on and off the field.

***TIME CHANGE*** to 6:30 PM

It’s time to talk about what matters. 🏀⚾️⚽️

On September 15th at 6:30pm, The Pit is opening its doors for a powerful night of hope, healing, and honest conversation around mental health in sports.

High school athletes, coaches, teachers, parents—this is for YOU. Too many teammates and friends are struggling in silence. Let’s change that, together.

Mark and Kym Hilinski are bringing the ABQ sports community and UNM student athletes together for a Tyler Talk to break the stigma, check in with each other, and remind everyone: You are never alone. There is always hope.

This event is FREE—all Albuquerque area sports teams, schools, and families are invited.

Let’s fill The Pit and build a stronger, kinder community.

👉 Tag your team. Share with a friend. Spread the word.

We’ll see you at The Pit on 9/15 at 6:30 PM!

Who knew the penalty for losing a fantasy football league could turn into a force for good? Thanks to Ben Steigerwalt’s () free lemonade stand on Pacific Beach, beachgoers helped raise $390 for the Chris Eaton Foundation—proof that a little friendly competition and community spirit can make a big splash. Huge thanks to Ben, our incredible donors, and here’s to next year’s fantasy football redemption!

Here is the Albuquerque Journal article written by James Yodice highlighting .lovato7 and why she earned the 2025 $10,000 Chris Eaton Memorial Scholarship.

Congrats again, Makayla!!!

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