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SwingLab-Harris players showing their championship rings around the E9 Big Stick Battle champion banner

ANNOUNCEMENT · OCTOBER 2026

SwingLab-Harris brings home the championship!

Congratulations to SwingLab-Harris on winning the E9 Big Stick Battle championship, hosted by Travel Sports (Elite 9) Tournaments!

Before Sunday’s championship game, the boys gathered for a powerful devotion from 2 Kings 5, reflecting on the story of Naaman and the importance of humility, obedience, and trusting God.

Keep working hard, staying humble, and being the kind of teammate who makes others better. BeLikeCJ!

2026 stories

Marie waving to the crowd at Alex Box Stadium

APRIL 28, 2026

LSU Baseball honors CJ at the BeLikeCJ Game

In a full-circle moment, Marie threw out the first pitch at Alex Box Stadium.

Natasha “Tasha” Mack holding a BeLikeCJ Foundation sign

2026 SEASON

Tasha Mack chooses BeLikeCJ as her charitable partner

Thank you to Phoenix Mercury player Natasha “Tasha” Mack for her commitment to leadership, service, and young people.

Cedrick, Marie and a young guest at the Legacy Dinner

JUNE 2026

Five years. 10 student-athletes. One legacy of love.

Congratulations to Sydney Woods and Nate Castle, our 9th and 10th BeLikeCJ Scholarship recipients.

From the blog

FOUNDATION UPDATE · 2026

BeLikeCJ Foundation Update: Legacy in Motion

The LSU BeLikeCJ Game, Tasha Mack’s partnership, the Walk of Love, our Memorial Baseball Tournament, and 10 scholarships in five years.

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January 6, 2025

A Year of Magic: Celebrating Success and Impact

A look back at what our community accomplished together over the past year.

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December 13, 2024

The Perfect Holiday Gift: CJ’s Inspiring Children’s Book

Why Be Like CJ makes a meaningful gift about imagination, growth, and teamwork.

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December 3, 2024

Today Is Giving Tuesday

Help every child feel seen and supported this giving season.

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THANKSGIVING

A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Message

A message of gratitude from Cedrick, Marie, and the BeLikeCJ family.

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THANKSGIVING

Let’s Give Thanks: 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Feast & Turkey Giveaway

Families gathered for a holiday meal and turkeys to take home.

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2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Love, Legacy, and Adventure: Our 2024 Highlights

A look at the foundation’s biggest moments from 2024.

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FROM OUR FAMILY

Remembering CJ

Memories of the son, brother, teammate, and friend who inspires everything we do.

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FROM OUR FAMILY

There Is Winning in a Loss

Reflections on faith, grief, and finding purpose after loss.

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Voices for CJ

Shaquille O’Neal
Chris Paul
Ed Orgeron

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    Nonprofit gifts bikes to Westlawn third-graders in late teen’s memory

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  • LAS VEGAS ACES · ALL IN MINISERIES

    WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces Tribute: Marie Ferdinand-Harris

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  • TXK TODAY · MAY 4, 2023

    BeLikeCJ Foundation Walk of Love Event

    By Jordan Turner

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  • TEXARKANA GAZETTE · APRIL 29, 2023

    “Walk of Love” on May 20 in downtown Texarkana

    By Sharda James

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  • KTBS · AUGUST 28, 2022

    Be Like C.J. Back to School Clothing Giveaway celebrates legacy, blesses kids in need

    By Tracy Gladney

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