Ashley Riggs Making a Difference

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Ashley Riggs Making a Difference

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Ashley Riggs Making a Difference Foundation

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About Ashley....

  • Ashley was a person who was passionate about many things:  faith, family, soccer, and people in need.  She always put her faith first, even during her battle with cancer her faith only grew stronger. Ashley deeply valued her relationships with others, even strangers who were in need. One of her favorite sayings was, "Just do what's right." 

  • On the soccer field, Ashley led her teams to many victories including the Sanderson High School State Soccer Championship in 1991, and UNC Soccer National Championships three years in a row, 1992, 1993 and 1994.  The Ashley Riggs Making a Difference Scholarship, is awarded to area youth who work hard and show good character while going through some of  life's challenges. This scholarship allows youth to attend week long summer camps of their choosing. Ashley was passionate about creating unique opportunities for young people and our foundation continues her passion!

Help Our Cause

Your contribution will enable us to continue Ashley's mission of helping kids and building relationships!

If checks are easier, mail a check made out to :

Ashley Riggs Making a Difference 5420 Kemmont Dr Durham NC 27713 (this avoids PayPal fees)

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Partnering with Orange and Durham County Boys and Girls club 2024 has been amazing! This year 20 youth attended summer camp THANKS to YOUR generosity!

Experimenting with different sounds and learning new instruments!

    In 2023, we once again partnered with the Boys and Girls Club and sponsored 23 local youth giving them a wonderful summer camp experience!!

    The Riggs family and just a few of the kids we sponsored

      In 2022 our 2nd year, 19 kids from the Durham Boys and Girls Club were able to go to summer camp with our new partnership!

      Smiles all around!!

        Emma Bilger, goalie at Sanderson high school and rising senior, is the 2021 and first ever recipient of The Making a Difference Scholarship!

        This summer, Emma chose to attend Tracy Noonan's Dynasty Goalkeeper Academy for an intense 5 day overnight goalie camp.

        Tracy is a UNC alum who played with Ashley at UNC and then went on to play on the US National Team! She and Ashley stayed close friends long after their college years. 

        The connections just keep happening! 

          Scholarship Information

          Making a Difference

          • The Ashley Riggs Making a Difference Scholarship is an award given to middle or high school student athletes to provide them with an opportunity to attend a week long, overnight sports or summer camp that they may not otherwise be able to attend, in order to better themselves as an athlete and as a person. The award is given to a student athlete who demonstrates outstanding character, determination and perseverance in spite of challenging family / life or  health circumstances. 
          • We strive to connect and support scholarship recipients for the week and beyond!


          • To donate to our cause and help a young student athlete develop their life and sports skills in this unique way,  please click the Donate Now button below.


          • To apply or nominate someone you think would benefit from the Ashley Riggs Making a Difference scholarship please follow the 5 step instructions below to submit your application 



          OR you can simply email bmart220@gmail.com for more information.








          Help Our Cause

          Your contribution will enable us to continue Ashley's mission of helping kids and building relationships!

          If checks are easier, mail a check made out to:

          Ashley Riggs Making a Difference 

          5420 Kemmont Dr

          Durham, NC 27713

          (Checks avoid PayPal fees!)



          Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

          To APPLY or NOMINATE someone you know...

          • 1.  Download the Making A Difference form below
          • 2.  Fill it out
          • 3.  Click the Apply Now link located  below this page and to the left of the family picture
          • 4.  Fill out the info requested and then click the paperclip icon to attach your application
          • 5. Send it to us!



          Alternately, you can email bmart220@gmail.com to submit your nomination or for more information! 

          It's easy!





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          The Ashley Riggs Making a Difference Foundation is a 501(c)3 Foundation

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