
Sherard Shaw Jr. was a caring father, loving husband, and loyal friend to many. Those he mentored in the classroom and on the playing field simply knew him as Coach Shaw. He was driven to inspire his students and players to overcome adversity and succeed beyond what they believed possible. Coach Shaw was diagnosed with stomach and esophagus cancer in November of 1994, at age 42. Despite the challenges he faced, defeat was never an option he accepted. His battle with cancer was never about himself, but instead about being strong for his family, friends, and players. Despite his relentless fight, Coach Shaw lost his battle to cancer on the morning of November 7, 1995.
The Sherard Shaw Foundation seeks to inspire and motivate others to continue the fight against pediatric cancer. This cause demands the same determination and teamwork Coach Shaw demonstrated throughout his life. This foundation will support children’s cancer research hospitals and other 501(c)(3) organizations that are assisting children battling cancer. Our hope is to help provide patients, families, physicians, and scientists with all the resources necessary to fight against this challenging disease.
Board of Directors
Dr. Barbara Craft
Associate Professor of Medicine/Oncology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Dr. Jason Craft
Orthopedic Surgeon
Mississippi Sports Medicine
James Dryden
Capital Account Executive
Covidien
McKie Edmonson
The Park Companies Principal & Vice President of Asset Management
Mark Hosemann
Attorney
Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC
Whit Hughes
Foundation President & Chief Development Officer Mississippi Baptist Health Systems
Peter Jernberg
President Emeritus,
Jackson Academy
Stan Jones
Associate Head Basketball Coach
Florida State University
Walker Jones
Sports Marketing Executive
Creative Arts Agency
Scott Polk
Vice President & Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial
Hastings Puckett
President
Puckett Machinery
Lance Puckett
Vice President, Petroleum Specialty Marketing ERGON
Eric Shaw
Agent
Caldwell Banker Kaiser Real Estate
Bubba Shaw
Regional Director
Biogen Idec
Richard Williams
Retired – Former Head Basketball Coach
Mississippi State Universit
Organization Description
The Sherard Shaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization. Donations made to the foundation are tax-deductible.
