About us

The Team Up For 1 Foundation (TU41) enhances the quality of life for children -
and their families - with developmental disabilities, chronic and life-threatening -
illnesses. TU41 continues to engage the sports world by matching children
with challenges to teams from every competitive level – college, high school
and professional.

WHO WE

ARE

The Team Up For 1 Foundation is a charity committed to improving the quality of life for children with developmental disabilities and chronic or life threatening illnesses.

NEWSWORTHY

National Mentoring Month: Building Confidence for Craniofacial Patients, featuring Kyle O’Reilly; TU41 Day-Towson Tigers’ Gymnasts Shined; York College Men’s Lacrosse Program signs on 8-year old, Mitch Pollack; 17-year old Isabelle Jacks makes the difference for the York College Woman’s Lacrosse Team.

FAQ

The same self-esteem and sense of belonging that children receive from being involved in sports benefits all children.

OUR MISSION

Illness has no off season, no matter the outcome we know the game is never over. The Team Up For 1 Foundation (TU41) mission is to enhance the quality of life for children (and their families) with developmental disabilities, chronic and life threatening illnesses. TU41 engages the sports world by matching children with teams from every competitive level – college, high school and professional. Through MVP Ceremonies, team activities and endless TU41 programs – children and families leave behind their heavy burden and receive support and compassion to improve their quality of life. TU41 offers programs supporting parents and siblings as part of caring for the child.

PRIMARY STAFF

CHARLIE LEVINE

FOUNDER

MICHAEL SPATZ

NATIONAL FIELD MANAGER

ROBYN LEVINE

OFFICE MANAGER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Band
Matt Blake
Marty Burns
John Coulson
Jamie Dougherty
Ronald Eisenberg
Michael Gerton
Aileen Klingensmith
Bob Lowy
Gia Magliano

Keenan Rice
Dave Robinson
Al Smith
Gary Stewart
Stephen Taormino
Kiersten Todt
Janine Tucker
Heidi Webb
Melissa Wyman

FAMILIES LOVE US

TU41 is proud of the connections between children and sports teams that we make. We are excited to share some of the feedback we have received and hope that you can feel the difference, via written words, that we have made in the lives of children.

“Thanks so much. Daniel had a great time yesterday at the home game.”

Rochel, Parent

“We love our Team….thank you Team Up For 1!! My sons are having so much fun playing with the Greyhounds!”

Jennifer Langley, Parent

“As a former special education teacher, I am very happy to support your organization.”