Creating the Next Generation of UMass Fans: Inside the Launch of the Commonwealth Legacy Foundation

Host Nathan Strauss sits down with Patrick MacWilliams from The Massachusetts Collective and the newly formed Commonwealth Legacy Foundation to discuss how the foundation is building the next generation of UMass fans. The conversation highlights tomorrow's debut event as UMass Basketball takes on Albany, where over 400 youth and family members from Hadley Elementary will attend the game courtesy of the foundation. The Commonwealth Legacy Foundation's mission is simple yet powerful: to build lasting connections between youth and youth organizations across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the flagship state university, the University of Massachusetts. Through the generosity of UMass alumni, local businesses, and supporters, the foundation provides youth groups with game tickets, access, and experiences at UMass athletic events — inspiring pride, community, and belonging while cultivating the next generation of UMass supporters and leaders. Hear how the foundation came together, what's next on the calendar, and how anyone who cares about UMass can play a role in building the next generation of UMass fans.