Legacy Fund
Honoring The Past. Inspiring The Future
The Art Thunell Legacy Fund was established to honor the mentorship, leadership, and lasting influence of Coach Art Thunell.
For more than three decades, Coach Thunell dedicated himself to the students, athletes, and families of Grant Union High School and the John Day community. His lessons extended far beyond baseball, teaching generations the values of humility, discipline, accountability, perseverance, and service to others.
Today, those same values continue through the Art Thunell Legacy Fund.
Our mission is to preserve Coach Thunell's story while investing in opportunities that inspire future generations to lead with character, integrity, and purpose.
Our Mission
The Legacy Fund exists to:
Preserve the story and legacy of Coach Art Thunell.
Support athletic and community initiatives that reflect his values.
Inspire future generations through leadership, mentorship, and service.
Ensure that the lessons Coach Thunell taught continue to impact lives for years to come.
Why Your Support Matters
Every contribution helps preserve an extraordinary legacy.
Donations to the Art Thunell Legacy Fund help make it possible to:
Preserve the history of Coach Thunell's remarkable career.
Provide financial support focused on, but not limited to, Prospector Baseball.
Support the initiative to preserve and enhance Malone Field.
Ensure future generations understand the lasting impact one individual can have on countless lives.
Whether your gift is large or small, every donation becomes part of a legacy that extends well beyond the baseball field.
Leave A Legacy
Coach Thunell often reminded those around him that success is measured not only by championships, but by the lives we influence.
Together, we can ensure his story and the values he stood for continue to inspire generations to come.