Maurice “Mo” Campbell was a member of Larry Robbins’ 15U New Jersey Avalanche team, and a player Larry remembers for his skill, power, courage, and, most importantly, his character. After Mo was diagnosed with Stage 4 DSRCT, a rare and aggressive cancer, he faced a four-and-a-half-year battle with extraordinary courage and determination. Throughout that time, Mo’s strength, compassion for others, and unwavering perseverance left a lasting impact on Larry, his teammates, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
The Robbins family is a proud supporter of Mo’s Smile Foundation and Memorial Sloan Kettering, supporting both organizations through donations, events, and continued involvement in Mo’s legacy. Today, Longwood Hockey is proud to carry that legacy forward by supporting the Maurice Campbell II Initiative at MSK Kids and using hockey as a platform to bring players and families together around a cause bigger than the game.
Through Shooting For A Cure, Longwood players set individual shot goals, reached out to family, friends, neighbors, and the broader community for support, and raised funds tied to completing their challenge. The initiative grew well beyond Longwood, with more than 10 outside organizations participating, over 800 donors involved, and more than $215,000 raised. Beyond fundraising for rare cancer research, the program was designed to teach young athletes the importance of setting a goal, committing to it, and holding themselves accountable through consistent time, effort, discipline, and perseverance.
The Robbins family was proud to support the first annual Shooting For A Cure Challenge in a number of ways, including hosting the Mo’s Smile Tournament, which brought together more than 500 people, hosting the Surf’s Up Invitational with all proceeds donated to MSK, and welcoming more than 150 people to their home for a Surf’s Up celebration event. The Robbins family also provided more than $50,000 in matching donations across the initiative, further supporting the players’ fundraising efforts and the broader mission of Shooting For A Cure.
The WSF New York Sled Rangers is an adaptive para ice hockey program for youth with physical disabilities ages 5 to 21. Serving athletes from New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, and southern Connecticut, the program gives players the opportunity to learn, play, and compete in hockey while developing their skills, building confidence and independence, and experiencing the teamwork and camaraderie that come with being part of a team. The Sled Rangers are committed to ensuring that every child who wants to play hockey has a place on the ice and the opportunity to discover what they are capable of achieving.
The Robbins Family Foundation has been a longtime supporter of sled hockey, including the Sled Rangers. Larry and Sarahmay have developed a personal connection to the program, including hosting the Sled Rangers at their home rink and creating opportunities for NJ Avalanche players to volunteer their time and join the athletes on the ice. The Robbin’s support of Ranger Sled Hockey is driven by their belief that hockey should be accessible to everyone and that hockey is a powerful platform for building confidence, character, independence, and community.
Hockey in Harlem is a nonprofit organization that uses hockey to provide educational opportunities, mentorship, and positive youth development for children in Harlem. Founded in 1987, the organization serves young people ages 3 to 18, teaching the fundamentals of ice hockey while using the sport as a platform to reinforce teamwork, discipline, confidence, and the value of an active lifestyle. Through academic support, leadership workshops, community service, and mentorship, Hockey in Harlem also prepares its participants for life beyond the rink by helping them navigate challenges, advocate for themselves and others, and become leaders within their communities.
The Robbins Family Foundation has supported Hockey in Harlem as part of its longstanding commitment to education, youth development, and expanding access to hockey. In addition to private financial support, Larry and Sarahmay have hosted Hockey in Harlem participants at their home rink, providing additional opportunities for players to spend time on the ice and connect through the game. The partnership reflects a shared belief in the power of sports to create opportunities for young people, build character and leadership, and positively impact communities.
KIPP is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools focused on creating joyful, academically excellent learning environments and expanding opportunity for students. For the 2025–2026 school year, the KIPP network includes 279 schools across 21 states, supported by more than 16,000 staff members and serving ~133,000 students. The KIPP Foundation supports the network by developing educators and school leaders, providing curriculum and instructional resources, promoting innovation, and helping successful practices scale across schools. KIPP’s five core principles reflect the values at the heart of its work with young people: expect greatness, bring joy, do the right thing, lead together, and fully commit.
Larry has been a significant supporter of KIPP for more than two decades and is the former Board Chair of KIPP New York. His involvement has also extended to strengthening teacher and school-leader development through Teacher U, which later became the Relay Graduate School of Education. This long-standing commitment reflects the Robbins Family Foundation’s broader focus on education, leadership development, and creating meaningful pathways to opportunity for young people.
Relay Graduate School of Education is a national, nonprofit, accredited graduate school of education focused on developing outstanding educators and improving outcomes for students. Relay works with teachers and school leaders across the country through practice-based training, professional development, and evidence-based instructional strategies designed to strengthen teaching and learning. Longwood is partnering with Relay to support the continued development of Longwood Academy and Longwood Tutoring, with a focus on strengthening areas such as advanced math instruction and curriculum acceleration, small-group teaching and facilitation, and strategies for multi-age learning environments.
The Robbins Family has been a longtime supporter of Relay and its mission through the Robbins Family Foundation. Larry also serves on Relay’s Board of Trustees, continuing a longstanding commitment to improving education and developing exceptional teachers and school leaders. Through both philanthropic support and Longwood’s growing partnership with Relay, the Robbins family is helping bring proven educational practices and educator development directly into the programs serving Longwood students and families.
