AEW, the friends and family of the late Jon Huber (AKA: Brodie Lee, Luke Harper) have established a foundation in his honour.
The Jon Huber Legacy Foundation will focus on providing support to people in creative fields who have not taken the next step in their career because of family obligations.
Starting next year, the foundation will select a group of creative individuals to support with resources, connections, practical skills, and direct funding. The cohort will meet throughout the year to learn from experts in areas including business planning, artist management, public relations, brand management, finances, and IP law. These skills and connections will help them provide for their families while also helping them pursue their dreams.
“Jon almost gave up on his dream of wrestling because of his family but he got the call to move up to WWE while we were in the hospital with our first child. I can’t think of a better way of honoring his commitment to family and his career than to help other people who are facing the same dilemma,” said his widow Amanda Huber.
“Many artists and wrestlers are never taught how to manage their finances, investments and assets in a way to make sure their family is secure,” said son Chris Huber, “Like our father, Jon always wanted to make sure he was making decisions that were the right decision not only for his career but also for his family.”
The foundation will announce its first application round in early 2022.
AEW is making its debut in Huber’s hometown of Rochester, NY, tonight with its Dynamite event, broadcast.
For more information on the Jon Huber Legacy Foundation please visit www.jonhuberlegacyfoundation.org and/or email info@jonhuberlegacyfoundation.org.