in the memory of
Trey (aka. Budders)
McCleery
We enrich the lives of children in the community.

in the memory of
Trey (aka. Budders)
McCleery
We enrich the lives of children in the community.




Our Mission
On May 9th 2014 we received an official letter from the IRS indicating that our non-profit, 501(c)3 status for Trey McCleery Memorial Fund (DBA Play For Trey Foundation) had officially been approved. The foundation was started in the memory of Trey (aka. Budders) McCleery. As we all know Budder’s was an extraordinarily happy and active kid. We are using this foundation to enrich the lives of children in the community.
My Journey Home
by Jeannine Gill Bernardi
God made me with his own two hands
And said to me, “I have a plan.”
“You will travel down to Earth
To become whole through childbirth.”
“Although you’ll stay a little while
You’ll teach pure love and share your smile.”
“Then I will call you back to me,
And with wings of gold, you will fly free.”
“But Father, they will be so sad.
How can I leave my mom and dad?”
“Yes, my son, their hearts will ache;
Their tears will fill the largest lake.”
“You see, dear Trey, they will know:
I need you to help heaven grow.”
“See, you’re an angel, one of few
Who made a mark on all you knew.”
“God, I’m not afraid to come to you
And help you with the things you do.”
Now I’m flying high above
And looking down with all my love.
You will cry and long for me;
Know I’m with you for eternity.
We will meet up in the sky—
I say so long, and not goodbye.
Dealing with Children’s Grief
Our dear friend, Jeannine Gill Bernardi felt personally affected by Trey’s passing. Her children knew him as a teammate and a friend. She was inspired to write a book about grief as her family was going through the grieving process. Now the book serves other children that are coping with a loss of a loved one.
Learn more about Jeannine and “A Friendship Forever”
Events, News & Updates
6th Annual Play for Trey Tennis Tournament
The 6th Annual "Play 4 Trey" Tournament will be at the OKC Tennis Center on Saturday, August 29. This is a NET (novice) tournament for all ball colors. To register: https://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=249683
6th Annual Toy Drive
Hello All - Please join us Thursday December 5th at the Daniel Gate Clubhouse (6450 Daniels Gate RD, Castle Pines, CO 80108) from 5-8pm for cookies and cocoa for the Trey McCleery Foundation 6th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. We are...
7th Annual Toy Drive
We usually wait and send this out a little later in the year but this year there are so MANY FAMILIES IN NEED we want to get started early to make this the biggest year yet! 2020 has been a tough year for many! For us, we are going to end this year with LOVE,...
Browse through our blog to see more information, images and comments about Play for Trey events and updates from the foundation.
Browse through our blog to see more information, images and comments about Play for Trey events and updates from the foundation.

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