Sustaining Corey’s Legacy for Generations to Come
Hoody Memorial was established in 2016 to celebrate the life and legacy of MSG Corey Hood — a proud Lakota graduate, U.S. Army Golden Knight, and beloved son of West Chester, Ohio. Corey left a lasting impact on everyone he met, and Hoody Memorial exists to give back in his name to the community he so fiercely loved.
We manage and grow three funds that reflect Corey’s values: education, athletics, and service. These funds are supported annually through our events, sponsors, and the generosity of donors like you.
The Hoody Funds:
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- Hoody Memorial Scholarship Fund
➤ $7,500 annual scholarship awarded to a graduating Lakota student
✅ Fully endowed – thanks to your incredible support!
🎯 Current fund balance as of 6/2025: $236,202
- Hoody Memorial Scholarship Fund
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- Hoody Memorial Youth Athletics Fund
➤ $7,500 annual grant to support youth athletics
🎯 Current fund balance as of 6/2025: $57,100
- Hoody Memorial Youth Athletics Fund
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- Hoody Memorial Veterans & Active Service Members Fund
➤ $7,500 annual grant to a nonprofit supporting local veterans and service members
🎯 Current fund balance as of 6/2025: $111,482
- Hoody Memorial Veterans & Active Service Members Fund
Our Long-Term Vision:
- The Scholarship Fund has reached full endowment, ensuring a $7,500 scholarship is granted annually — forever — in Corey’s name.
- We are now actively fundraising to fully endow the Athletics and Veterans Funds, with the goal of giving back in perpetuity without relying on annual fundraising.
- Each fund must grow to $200,000+ to become self-sustaining, based on a 4% annual draw rate — a best practice for long-term financial stewardship.
- All fund decisions are made by a committee of Corey’s closest family and friends, many of whom grew up with him right here in West Chester. Although he traveled the world, Corey always proudly claimed this community as home.
Help Us Build a Legacy That Lasts
Your continued support is helping us create something truly special — a lasting tribute to Corey that will positively impact lives for generations. Together, we can ensure the Hoody Memorial remains a permanent force for good.
Celebrating the Life of Corey Hood
The Hoody Memorial Fund was established in 2016 in memory of Master Sergeant Corey Hood. The Hoody Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a Lakota student who possesses the same positive qualities that Hood exhibited throughout his life – a strong will, a desire to succeed, and “a little bit of grit.”
Hood was a proud Lakota West graduate who played football and wrestling. Both mentally and physically, he was a tough athlete with a lot of heart and energy. After graduating, Hood enlisted in the Army and reported to boot camp just months before 9/11/2001. Serving five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan with the 82nd & 101st Airborne and the 25th Infantry Division, Hood earned numerous awards, including two Bronze Stars. He was selected to The US Army Golden Knights, the US Army’s elite parachute team, in 2014.
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Hoody Memorial is Committed to Giving Back in Hood’s Name in Perpetuity:
Our goal is to raise funds that represent Corey’s special interests. We have already endowed and closed the Hoody Memorial Scholarship Fund with over $200,000 in the fund. We are now actively funding the Hoody Memorial Lakota Athletic Fund & Hoody Memorial Veteran’s & Active Service Member’s Fund. The goal is to have each of these fully funded by 2027. Once completed, we will be able to supply $7,500 grants from each of the funds indefinitely in Corey’s name.
Our Scholarship
We provide a $7,500 scholarship to a deserving individual every year from Lakota School District in honor of MSG Corey Hood.
- Apply today!
- Must attend Lakota School District
Our Family
By attending our golf outing, you support our mission in assisting students reduce college expenses in honor of MSG Corey Hood.
- Register for our outing
- Bid on raffles at events
- Donate Today
Our Sponsors
Without the support of our sponsors, none of this will be possible.
- Show your support
- Small to large packages available
- Become a sponsor