Jason Taylor to Honor Alec Ingold, Israel Velasco, and Kellen Crichton at Sixth Annual UKG Community Hall of Fame Dinner on May 23rd Event to be Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Jason Taylor opened the doors of his non-profit organization in 2004 with the goal of building a better future for area children in need. Nearly 15 years later, the Pro Football Hall of Famer established a Hall of Fame of his own to celebrate individuals who inspire him daily to carry out the Jason Taylor Foundation’s mission.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the sixth annual UKG Jason Taylor Community Hall of Fame Dinner will be hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. This year’s class of Community Hall of Fame inductees will include Alec Ingold (Celebrity Honoree), Israel Velasco (Jason Jenkins Corporate Honoree), and Kellen Crichton (Youth Honoree).
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Jason Taylor Foundation whose mission is to support and create programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life.
For information on partnership opportunities and attending the Jason Taylor Community Hall of Fame Dinner, contact the Jason Taylor Foundation offices at (954) 424-0799 or by emailing info@jasontaylorfoundation.comor visit www.jasontaylorcommunityhof.org.
2026 Community Hall of Fame Honorees:
Kellen Crichton
Kellen Crichton is a student leader whose passion for service, entrepreneurship, and resilience has created meaningful impact both locally and internationally. A senior at American Heritage School Broward, she has combined academic excellence with a deep commitment to helping others. Motivated by a desire to empower young people through sports and opportunity, Kellen co-founded Goals for Growth, a nonprofit initiative focused on expanding access to recreational activities for children in foster homes across Jamaica. Through this work, she has organized field days, led fundraising campaigns, and delivered sports equipment and playground installations to children at SOS Children’s Villages. Kellen’s entrepreneurial spirit also fuels her philanthropy. Through her soap-making business, she has sold more than 10,000 handmade soaps and raised over $10,000 for charitable causes. Additionally, she has led community service efforts through her school’s Caribbean Student Association and CARE Club, coordinating relief drives and care packages for children both locally and abroad.
Alec Ingold
Alec Ingold’s leadership extends far beyond the “C” stitched to his jersey when the NFL fullback steps onto the gridiron. Ingold’s personal journey as an adopted child has shaped his passion for serving and advocating for youth in the child welfare system. A three-time Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee, including twice with the Miami Dolphins, Ingold has become a powerful voice for mentorship, education, and opportunity. In 2022, he founded the Ingold Family Foundation to provide underserved youth with impactful learning experiences focused on leadership, financial literacy, and personal development. Through his foundation, Ingold has hosted youth football camps, launched “Money Mini Camps” to teach financial literacy, and introduced curriculum from his book The 7 Crucibles to thousands of students, including more than 17,000 student-athletes in Broward County Public Schools. He also supports children in foster care through ongoing partnerships with SOS Children’s Villages Florida.
Israel Velasco
For nearly four decades, Israel Velasco has been a driving force in South Florida’s civic and philanthropic community, dedicating his time and leadership to empowering others and expanding access to opportunity. One of his most enduring contributions is his work with Junior Achievement of Greater Miami. Since 1988, Velasco has served in leadership roles including Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board, championing financial literacy and career readiness programs that have impacted thousands of students across Miami-Dade County. Velasco’s commitment to strengthening communities extends to his service as a Lifetime Honorary Board Member of the South Florida Chapter of the March of Dimes, where he has helped support families and advocate for healthier pregnancies and babies. He has also dedicated decades to expanding financial education through leadership roles with Florida International University’s President’s Council, the Center for Financial Training, and Operation HOPE, advancing initiatives that promote economic empowerment and opportunity for future generations.
About the Jason Taylor Foundation
In July 2004, Miami Dolphins legendary defensive end Jason Taylor, established the Jason Taylor Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization. The Foundation’s mission is to support and create programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life.
Since opening its doors, the Jason Taylor Foundation has impacted tens of thousands of children through innovative programming including The Jason Taylor Reading Room, Cool Gear for the School Year, the Jason Taylor Children’s Learning Center, Jason Taylor Scholars, the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, and the Careers in Sports Network among others. For more information on the Jason Taylor Foundation, please visit www.JasonTaylorFoundation.org or follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jasontaylorfoundation or Twitter and Instagram: @jtfoundation99.