The Let Us Play! Foundation was formed to fill the void in athletic opportunities for the youth of our community. We strive to motivate children, to take advantage of the life-long benefits associated with both sports and education. The emphasis of our Foundation is to promote involvement in athletics and encourage the good health and consistent work ethic associated with participation in sports.

Let Us Play! is the vision of Bryan and Leah Barker. Bryan, a 16-year veteran of the National Football League, introduced the idea to the Jacksonville business community in 1996 and the response continues to be overwhelmingly positive.