Collins Strong Foundation
From Grief to Giving, We Are Collins Strong
The Collins Strong Foundation honors the lives of Mark, Waylon, Carson, Hudson, and Bryson—five bright lights taken too soon, whose legacy lives on through love, service, and purpose.
Scholarship Goal in Honor of the Collins Family
Community Events Hosted to Uplift and Remember
Lives Remembered
About Us
Turning Tragedy Into Triumph
The Collins Strong Foundation was born out of unimaginable loss. In May 2022, Mark Collins and his four grandsons—Waylon, Carson, Hudson, and Bryson—were taken from this world by a senseless act of violence. What followed was a wave of grief that could have broken a family—but instead, it sparked a movement rooted in love, faith, and purpose.
Today, the Collins Strong Foundation honors their memory by turning tragedy into impact. Through scholarships, community events, and acts of service, we carry forward their light and ensure that their lives continue to inspire hope, unity, and strength in others.
- Honoring Legacy
- Inspiring Purpose
- Empowering Futures
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Upcoming Events
Join us at one of our upcoming fundraising events and be part of something meaningful.
Our Mission & Goals
Purpose That Moves Us Forward
We are committed to honoring the lives of the Collins family by transforming loss into lasting impact. Through scholarships, outreach, and acts of service, our goal is to uplift communities, inspire purpose, and create opportunities that carry their legacy forward.
The Mission
We exist to honor the Collins family by turning loss into purpose through service and support.
The Vision
We envision a world where love, resilience, and community create lasting impact.
The Faith
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
Supporting Students
The Collins 8 Scholarship
In honor of Waylon Collins, #8 on the Tomball High School baseball team, this scholarship supports students affected by tragedy through education and continues his legacy with purpose and heart.
Our Blogs
Press Releases
Collins 8 Foundation Partners with Lone Star College
Building Futures Through Trades In honor of Mark Collins’ passion for hard work, service, and faith, the Collins 8 Foundation
The Heart Behind Collins Strong
In May of 2022, a devastating tragedy shook the hearts of a family, a community, and eventually, the nation. Mark
Collins 8 Day: A Community United
On the surface, Collins 8 Day might seem like just another date on the calendar. But to the thousands who