The McDonald family and the Chugiak-Eagle River community lost the legendary family man, educator, community builder and hockey coach, Harry McDonald, on August 9, 1994. A short time later his good friend, Coach Ray Reekie, set up a one-time golf tournament to raise funds for the first scholarships given out in Coach Mac’s name in the spring of 1995. The Coach Mac Memorial Scholarship Fund was formed and assisted in the post-secondary financial needs of graduating high school seniors at Chugiak High School until 2022.
A new chapter for the fund came to be in 2023 and we invite the community to be a part of it; The Coach Mac Foundation.
The foundation remains committed to helping seniors pursue post-secondary education in the form of scholarships. Since 2023 Chugiak AND Eagle River High School graduates are eligible.
Coach Mac had a passion for mentoring the youth in our community beyond just the classroom and the hockey rink. He truly cared about every kid he had contact with and wanted each of them to feel loved and see them fulfill their dreams. Whatever help they needed along their journey, he was there to offer it in any form he could provide. The Coach Mac Foundation strives to operate the same way.
In 2025 and beyond, the foundation will be partnering with other organizations in the community that support the growth and development of our next generation.
The CMF is a 501(c)(3). Donations are tax deductible.
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