Mike Evans Foundation Stops Local Fundraising Events
March 25th, 2026
Joe’s been asked for an opinion multiple times about whether Mike Evans will continue hosting events in the Tampa Bay area to raise money for his foundation.
An answer landed in Joe’s inbox today from the Mike Evans Family Foundation. That answer is, No.
The message went out to what seems like a Foundation e-mail list. (Joe is a past donor, so Joe periodically receives Foundation correspondence).
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Moving forward, we are no longer planning to host fundraising events and this summer in Galveston, we will host our last Free Youth Football Camp. From this point on, Mike and Ashli will dedicate foundation resources primarily to the foundation’s Annual Scholarship Program, which has awarded over $800,000 in college scholarships to students around the country since 2017.
This shift means funding previously used for programs like our youth football camps and holiday events will now go directly toward helping more students attend the college of their dreams. The Mike Evans Family Foundation will continue to be supported through major annual gifts from Mike and Ashli and through the funds raised from past events and dedicated supporters throughout the years. No matter how you’ve supported our mission, thank you for being part of this community.
Evans is making big changes in his life this year, like bolting the Bucs for the 49ers. And among them is ending in-person fundraising in Tampa and beyond.
March 25th, 2026 at 10:33 am
Maybe he can help clean up all the sh#t on the streets of San Francisco with that CTE induced decision he made he aint gonna win anything watch
March 25th, 2026 at 10:33 am
Looking forward to him limping off the field. Pull that hamstring mike
March 25th, 2026 at 10:37 am
Getting weird from Mike tbh when I watched lavonte’s retirement speech I thought to myself Mike is never going to get that moment
March 25th, 2026 at 10:47 am
I get it.
March 25th, 2026 at 10:53 am
Totally moving on from Tampa. His choice. More power to him.
March 25th, 2026 at 10:54 am
I miss you already, Mike! Good luck. I’ll always cheer for you.
March 25th, 2026 at 10:59 am
@Ufc not classy at all
March 25th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Thanks, Todd. More fallout from 3rd and 28.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:00 am
WTF ?
March 25th, 2026 at 11:02 am
Gotta wonder how many in the last few years stepped up donations when they felt that foundation would always benefit the greater Bay area?
March 25th, 2026 at 11:05 am
He’s done enough for this area – it’s time for other richer players to step up and take over. Winfield, Wirfs, Goedeke, etc.
We all know why Mike didn’t want to come back and it that is the lame duck head coach and terrible defense.
Apathy
March 25th, 2026 at 11:11 am
It’s not uncommon that when the person’s name on the foundation doesn’t have much of a local presence, for the events to slow or even stop.
If he comes back and lives in the community after he retires it may pick back up.
But even if it doesn’t he did a lot while he was here.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:13 am
Assume it’s pretty standard for players to slow down or redistribute some charity activities when moving to a new team (Joe (s) probably know better than I).
And fwiw, have some respect @ucf and @Bryan – Mike represented the Bucs and this community with class for 12 years – let the guy play football where he wants to play. Geeze.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:16 am
Why all the hate for Mike? He is moving to another community and likely choosing to support his new local community. Seems logical. He paid his dues in Tampa and then some.
Cheers to Mike Evans and Best wishes for a big comeback season!
March 25th, 2026 at 11:18 am
That’s a heck of a pic for this article lol
March 25th, 2026 at 11:21 am
Major setback, if true.
1. Baker is Winston 2.0
2. Baker is injury prone
3. Baker has never proven himself a winner
4. The team needs so much talent to be QB-heavy
Say hello to the next decade of depression.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:22 am
I appreciate Mike and everything he’s done for our team and community but I will say he’s pushing himself down the list of my favorite bucs players, not that he cares but still. Even as the best offensive player in bucs history he will never be held in the same regards as Brooks, Sapp and Barber.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:25 am
Makes sense for Mike and Ashli to do this, but I’m happy they will continue the scholarship.
I hope all of us can focus on football here instead of those posting about unrelated topics.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:30 am
What a bunch of horrible useless human beings Bucs fans can be 😂 Mike Evans Family Foundation and what they do probably has never affected a lot of your lives in the slightest which is why it’s so easy to throw hate at a guy who’s foundation is still doing work. It’s not about his foundation which is why people in Tampa want to see him hurt. The Bucs collapsed during the season and the fans are next
March 25th, 2026 at 11:31 am
Bryan Says: “Maybe he can help clean up all the sh#t on the streets of San Francisco with that CTE induced decision he made he ain’t gonna win anything watch”
So now you want him to suck so bad, that he doesn’t make the HOF someday. Okay, gotcha! You root for a guy, and think HE’s the greatest thing EVER for 13-YEARS, but now you hope he fails. When, HE did absolutely nothing to YOU. Hmmmm… Now, that’s some really weird sh!t! Especially, from an “adult.”
March 25th, 2026 at 11:31 am
Big surprise!!!
HAHAHAHAHA!
Who really cares at this point.
Thank goodness the Bucs are finally dumping their dead weight before the plane crash…
March 25th, 2026 at 11:34 am
Let’s not attack Mike. He’s done so much good for this community. More than his fair share. Thank you Mike! Y’all need to chill out.
-David
March 25th, 2026 at 11:35 am
Hating on Mike for doing the only sensible thing for his career is despicable. Wishing for him to be injured or have CTE is the lowest form of scum. Turn your ire at the real problems that drove Mike and the other starters away from the Bucs. Although such types wouldn’t have the mental acuity of a fern, so never mind.
To spell it out – It’s really one very big problem but because of inaction and poor decisions, it’s front office and ownership as well.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:38 am
@ LessisMore – Exactly. I’d say he’s probably just a little bit busy right now, wouldn’t ya say, having to move his family literally, across the entire country! Finding a new home, being introduced to everyone under the sun, public events, everyone and their grandmother asking/begging for interviews, meeting new teammates, learning a brand new playbook, and literally, on and ON. So, please. Just fricking MORONS. Total LOSERS. They take it “PERSONALLY.” That’s how insecure their egos are.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:41 am
10-1 Bryan has never set foot in SF.
Even McAfee liked SF. Go figure.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:45 am
@ Ufc Says: “Looking forward to him limping off the field. Pull that hamstring mike.”
YOU are hoping/wishing for a man (a fricking ‘professional’ ATHLETE) to be INJURED. It says a lot more about YOU yourself! Actually, everything you need to know about your maturity-level. I mean, you are THAT fragile!? Come on. How embarrassing for you.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:45 am
He is one of the best bucs to ever wear the uniform and a great human as well. Let him do what he wants with his time and money and then fit him for the gold jacket in Tampa Bay.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:48 am
MelvinJunior. Exactly. He’s busy as he’s been in years and doesn’t have time to be doing his charitable work here. Perfectly fine. Can’t stress enough how busy he must be. Can’t stress enough how busy he’d better be. And I ain’t whistling Dixie.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:50 am
the nerve of him to to focus more on college scholarships.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:51 am
I always thought he was a head case-coming out after running more than 30 yards and his volatility when frustrated. Hope he enjoys that homeless infested rat run city with danger signs of that practice facility affecting player’s health. I will not be Cheering for him and I hope it doesn’t work out. Buh Bye
March 25th, 2026 at 11:53 am
Isn’t this a regular occurrence with most players when they move to another team? some of you are broken really don’t matter to Mike either way. Hope nothing but the best for Mike hope he keeps stacking those stats for his eventual hall of fame induction he is and always will be a good human.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:53 am
If yall are mad at Mike for this then just start your own fundraiser and pick up where he left off. But we all know you won’t do that, you’ll just trash a man that made the best decision for his life and family that has nothing to do with you and doesn’t hurt you. Some of yall are real life losers.
March 25th, 2026 at 11:54 am
All that CA state income tax money is charity enough
March 25th, 2026 at 11:56 am
Styles Round 1
March 25th, 2026 at 12:06 pm
I never understood why he stayed in Tampa as long as he did
He received a lot of hate, when he took a knee
I was on this site defending his rights to free speech
99.5% of the commenters here, and other boards were hating on him
March 25th, 2026 at 12:10 pm
Thanks Baker.
More great work.
Got two HOF players off the team in one offseason.
Only Gruden has done that before with Sapp and Lynch.
March 25th, 2026 at 12:16 pm
The hate for Mike and hoping he fails or gets injured is disgusting. Grow up you guys.
If you are mad at anyone for Mike going to SF and taking his charitable causes with him, be mad at the Glazers and Licht.
Mike wants to win, we all want the Bucs to win and Licht threw that in the trash when Bowles was retained.
March 25th, 2026 at 12:17 pm
If Mike won’t come back over poor coaching, it says more about Mike than it does about coaches.
March 25th, 2026 at 12:17 pm
Pipe it Rod.
Baker has been here 3 years and they had more success with him than any QB not named Brady.
How does that factor into your smart comment?
March 25th, 2026 at 12:21 pm
Anyhony… yeah, it says he wants to win and not inevitably have his 6th OC in 6 years starting 2027.
March 25th, 2026 at 12:23 pm
God bless Mike and his family. Thankful for the time his Charity has been here. He’s a Cali resident now so
March 25th, 2026 at 12:23 pm
I agree with Bee. He might be one of the most unselfish player we have ever had. He might be doing this because he cares about the guys in the WR room. I enjoyed him being a Buc and will follow him just like I did Sapp and Lynch.
March 25th, 2026 at 12:24 pm
@Saskbucs: Yeah, took his ball and went home……….quitter.
March 25th, 2026 at 12:26 pm
I’m proud of him for taking a knee and San Francisco is also a beautiful place. That’s why so many millionaires/billionaires live there. People are being executed by “law enforcement” on the streets even now so it looks like they were very prescient taking knees. Plus they utterly failed us in stopping felons from taking over our government.
Now back to football- Mike is a good guy and should play where he wants. The Bucs will be an excellent football team this year. The defense needs an injection of talent and they will get that in this draft. Our offense should be great again if the O-line is fully healthy and rounds back into form. I expect it will. There are plenty of reasons for optimism, so I ultimately disagree with over half the posters here. Bucs will be fine and better than last year by far if they avoid the major injury bug.
March 25th, 2026 at 12:29 pm
He is not a Buc anymore. Let’s move on till he gets in the hall. Until then he is not a Buc. He is the opponent. He quit us. He is not the guy we thought he was”not a Buc for life”. It’s a Bucs life
March 25th, 2026 at 12:31 pm
I think we go 10-7 this season
We win the NFC South once again.
And we advance in the playoffs, is our ceiling
I’m fully confident of the team this season
March 25th, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Me too, Lakeland, though much depends on health of starters. I hope everyone is working out hard this off-season to avoid injuries!
March 25th, 2026 at 12:36 pm
He can keep his IG workout vids to Cali love today tho
March 25th, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Tbh, I find it kind of pathetic both ways. I get that fans are sad, and Mike does seem to be burning bridges. An agent/lawyer issued farewell to fans does not make up for his implications that the organization (that assured his annual 1000 yd seasons), town (that embraced him thru every turn), or community that has bolstered his tax write off for yrs (only to have him yank the funds from sed community) no longer meet his standard. It is rejecting and kinda rude that he can’t stand in front of a mic for 5 minutes for a legit goodbye. It’s like breaking up via text. Lame. Especially when you consider how hard he is going to lean on the organization and community (including. Ira) when he wants a yellow jacket. So no, I do not believe he has given more than he has received, but it is sad that ppl attack him and wish him harm. Pathetic.
Equally Pathetic are those who think they need to name call and attack other fans in Mike’s defense. You are not his savior or friend, so stop your virtue signaling. Mike is not a god or a hero. He is a multimillionaire from playing a game. He basked in your accolades, enjoyed local perks when out, flew first class on the company dime, and has always done exactly what he wanted. No sacrifices for you or the community. The glory has always been for him..
With that said, thx Mike, I’m still gonna wear your jersey
March 25th, 2026 at 12:37 pm
So is the vibe around mikes legacy tainted a bit at this point?
March 25th, 2026 at 12:43 pm
Munch this wasn’t Baker’s fault one iota. Sorry, but you are more than a little biased. Baker is an excellent quarterback when protected. That’s why our offensive linemen are so statistically good at pass protection. Licht chose them on purpose. However, when they start getting hurt things fall apart quickly. Throws the entire offense out of synch. Once both guards were out we were toast.
March 25th, 2026 at 12:47 pm
Actually, this is a smart move by Mike. Look guys, Mike is already knowin he does not have long in the NFL. He’s reeling it all in, circling the wagons, and getting his retirement assets in order. Dropping the dead weight and concentrating on his family. Smarter than you think. He knows that after the NFL, nobody cares about you. Its Next man up.
March 25th, 2026 at 1:07 pm
Let him retire a 49er- don’t sign him to a one day deal when he tries
March 25th, 2026 at 1:09 pm
I really could care less. Evans moved on.
March 25th, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Evans don’t owe us anything, though we wanted him to suit up as a buc for life can you blame him? Todd Bowles is still our coach and the OC hasn’t been consistent in his entire career hell I think the most consistency was when BA was HC
March 25th, 2026 at 1:19 pm
I just love how people word things these days
Not a very distinguished of proficient exit by Mike tbh
March 25th, 2026 at 1:19 pm
Lmao mannnn F Mike
March 25th, 2026 at 1:21 pm
I agree with CleanHouse. Do not allow him to retire a Buc. I wouldn’t evening of honor is arse
March 25th, 2026 at 1:27 pm
This is really shocking, considering his legacy here. I guess he has no plans of coming back. What the hell happened where he is doing something like this?
March 25th, 2026 at 1:28 pm
Bad look any way you slice it although he is in a no good deed goes unpunished situation. Sad way to see an all timers career unravel. Like the hamstring on the back of his leg.
March 25th, 2026 at 1:35 pm
ME is all about ME.
March 25th, 2026 at 1:36 pm
Let it go, man.. No more Mike talk, please.
March 25th, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Meanwhile bout to extend Mayfield. Good luck with lil purdy