The Marco & Sandra Johnson Foundation, Give 10,000 Reasons Why

LANCASTER, CA – FEBRUARY 21, 2014 – Last night, as the “Lady Lopes” of AV High, took to the court in a CIF Playoff game against Irvine High, Marco and Sandra Johnson, of the University of Antelope Valley and the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation, gave the AV High students and staff, 10,000 reasons why this was the best half time show of the year.

Marco and Sandra Johnson, both alumni of Antelope Valley High School, are in their 5th year, of a 10-year $100,000 commitment, of donating $10,000 a year to the AV High Athletics and Arts department. Both, athletics and arts, have played an integral part throughout the Johnson’s lives. Marco, a former NFL football player, and Sandra, a former professional dancer, athletics and arts have always been near and dear to the Johnson’s heart.


But that’s not the only motivating factor behind the Johnson’s generosity. Marco and Sandra want to extend a challenge to other AV High alumni, to help give back to the students and the community. “It’s such a blessing for Marco and I to be able to donate funds to our school. However, all of our alumni should be able to come together and give in whatever capacity they can. Whether it’s time, materials, even a hug, as our students need the same joy and love that we had. Let’s all come together and give back to our high schools and students,” said Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation co-founder and University of Antelope Valley Vice President Sandra Johnson.

Giving back to the community is the cornerstone, on which the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation was built. The Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation, continually advances its mission to provide charitable services, including but not limited to, the promotion of education, scholarships, clothing and food provisions. “It’s fortunate to have someone like Marco and Sandra Johnson, home grown entrepreneurs, that have the ability to make such a sizeable donation, and to invest it back into our community,” said Vice Mayor of Lancaster Marvin Crist.

For more information on the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation, or how you or your business can make a difference in our community, by becoming a contributing partner to the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation, visit them online, at www.marcoandsandra.org, or contact Ashley Sirmons at (661) 726-1911 ext. 126.

The Marco & Sandra Johnson Foundation, Show Their Support on the Court

LANCASTER, CA – FEBRUARY 19, 2014 – As the Antelope Valley High School girls basketball team, the “Lady Lopes”, prepare to take the court against Irvine High School tomorrow night, they can expect to receive support from two of AV High
School’s biggest cheerleaders.  Both alumni of AV High, Marco and Sandra Johnson will be center court, as they enter their fifth year, of a ten year $100,000 commitment, to donate $10,000 a year, to the Antelope Valley High School Athletics & Arts department, by way of the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation and the University of Antelope Valley.

The Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation is a charitable, nonprofit organization established to assist individuals and families in need throughout the Antelope Valley region of Southern California.  The Foundation advances this mission primarily through its work to provide charitable services, including but not limited to, the promotion of education, scholarships, clothing and food provisions.

“The donations made by Marco and Sandra Johnson to Antelope Valley High School, has been significant in helping athletics and the arts at the school.  Not only are their monetary donations of $10,000 a year critical to supporting our programs, their continual presence as alumnus at community events, involving the high school, has helped shape Antelope Valley High School.  Marco and Sandra Johnson have shown how members of a community can truly impact positive change at a school,” said Antelope Valley High School Athletic Director Jason Chronister

“Sandra and I have made this commitment, to not only give back to our community, but to also challenge the AV High alumni, to take more of a supporting role in our community, our neighborhoods and our future leaders.  Whether fellow alumni donate their time, money, influence, or their resources, every contribution helps to better serve the students, and their growing needs,” said Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation co-founder and University of Antelope Valley President Marco Johnson.

“The arts have always been a positive outlet for me and played an integral part in helping me stay focused in school and on my academic studies.  We hope that, by doing our part in supporting the arts department, that we’ll be able to help others do the same,” said Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation co-founder and University of Antelope Valley Vice President Sandra Johnson.

For more information on the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation, or how you can become a contributing partner, to help further the efforts of the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation, go online, to www.marcoandsandra.org, or contact Ashley Sirmons at (661) 726-1911 ext. 126.

The Marco & Sandra Johnson Foundation, Paint the Town Red

LANCASTER, CA – FEBRUARY 3, 2014 – This past Saturday February 1, 2014, the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation were proud presenters of the Antelope Valley’s inaugural “Color Me Rad” 5K race, at the Pioneer Event Center, in Lancaster.  “Color Me Rad” is a 5K race that fires off a blaze of color bombs, color cannons, and color mortars, while participants race along multi-toned courses.  Runners began in all-white clothing and left the course, painted in an array of colors. 

With nearly 5,000 in attendance, participants were able to race competitively, or just walk and enjoy the fun, with family, friends and neighbors.  This exciting event was an excellent opportunity for people of all ages, to exercise and stay fit, in an exciting and unconventional manner.   It was also a great way to give back to the community, as a portion of the proceeds benefits local charities, right here in the Antelope Valley. 

“Color Me Rad” races have been skyrocketing in popularity, and with the support of the community, and sponsors like the University of Antelope Valley, this event was a colorful success!  With another successful event under their belt, the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation is looking forward to bringing a variety of other fun and exciting events to the Antelope Valley, to be hosted at the Pioneer Event Center (PEC).  Like mud runs, concerts, food truck festivals and zombie runs, just to name a few.  

For more information on this past weekend’s inaugural “Color Me Rad” 5K race, as well as future events to be hosted at the Pioneer Event Center, visit the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation on line, at www.marcoandsandra.org, or contact Ashley Sirmons at (661) 726-1911.