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Larry Blue Foundation

Honoring a Legacy
of Service

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity focused on protecting animals, standing with children facing cancer, and restoring our oceans, in the name of a man who never stopped showing up.

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Larry Blue
Larry Blue
1935 - 2016

“He was not only my father, he was also my best buddy. He was a very kind, hardworking man who always tried to help people and do what was right on a daily basis, which is why I want his name to live on in a very positive and giving way.”

Keevin Blue, Founder

A Man Who
Showed Up

One of the many examples of Larry Blue's compassion is: He was a Deacon at his community church. When he realized there were people too disabled to attend weekly services, “shut-ins,” he didn't start a committee or write a proposal.

He bought an inexpensive van, made the repairs and alterations himself, and drove around town every Sunday morning picking up people in wheelchairs so they could attend church. Then he'd take them home afterward.

He also performed routine maintenance and repairs on the church throughout the year. He taught his son Keevin the value of working hard and not complaining. A man who always tried to help people and do what was right, every single day.

Larry passed away suddenly in his sleep in 2016. The Larry Blue Foundation was created to ensure his legacy of service lives on protecting the vulnerable, just as Larry always did.

Two happy dogs running together on the beach

Showing Up Together

Our Mission

Three Pillars, One Purpose

Larry Blue's legacy of service extends to every living thing that needs protection. We champion three causes, and will expand to more as needs arise.

01
Animal Rescue & Welfare

Paws

We believe every animal deserves safety, compassion, and the chance to thrive. We work with other nonprofit organizations to better serve animals in need of rescue and help them find forever homes.

Flagship initiative: funding air transport for at-risk animals from overcrowded shelters to no-kill rescues nationwide
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Paws - Animal Rescue & Welfare
02
Childhood Cancer Support

People

We support children and families facing hardship by standing with them in moments that matter most. We work closely with other nonprofit agencies to raise awareness and aid to those affected by childhood cancers.

Awareness, fundraising, and direct family support
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People - Childhood Cancer Support
03
Ocean & Environmental Restoration

Planet

We are committed to protecting and restoring our planet through actions that sustain ecosystems and marine life for future generations.

Coastal restoration, marine conservation, and protecting ocean ecosystems
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Planet - Ocean & Environmental Restoration
A gentle hand holding a dog's paw, the heart of our mission

Impact in action

Every Act of Service
Ripples Outward

Completed Projects

The work is the proof.

See what our volunteers and partners have built together. This growing project archive follows each mission from the first day of work to the lives it touches.

01 completed
Completed July 2026Paws Project

Seven Safer Kennels for Rescued Dogs

A hands-on rebuild that turned seven worn kennel spaces into cleaner, safer places for rescued dogs to rest while they wait for a family.

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Kennels rebuilt

Larry Blue Foundation and Priceless Pets volunteers celebrate the completed kennel rebuild
Project complete — and ready for new arrivals

Built with

Priceless Pets

Costa Mesa, California

Together with Priceless Pets, volunteers cleared the way for a concrete pour, rebuilt the kennel floors, and sealed every surface for easier cleaning and long-term use. The best part came next: welcoming rescued dogs into their renewed spaces.

From workday to welcome day

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A concrete truck delivers material outside the Priceless Pets adoption center
The concrete delivery arrives
A worker seals the floor inside a rebuilt kennel
Fresh, sealed floors in every kennel
A happy rescued dog sits inside a completed kennel
Home sweet rebuilt kennel
Volunteers celebrate the finished kennels with rescued dogs
A ribbon cutting worth celebrating
A rescued dog settles into its kennel
A safer place to wait for a family
Two rescued dogs play on a newly sealed kennel floor
New floors, happy paws
Skye smiles beside a Larry Blue Foundation volunteer
The faces behind the mission
Current Fundraiser

Help 300+ Animals Reach Safety

Our next mission is helping move more than 300 homeless animals from kill shelters to no-kill rescue partners across the country, giving each one a better chance to find a forever home.

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Rescued dogs running together after reaching safety

300+

lives in the next mission

Leadership

The People Behind
the Mission

Our board brings together passionate individuals committed to continuing Larry's legacy of service, integrity, and compassion.

Keevin Blue

Keevin Blue

Founder / CEO

Michelle Mar

Michelle Mar

Vice President

Jan Kylander

Jan Kylander

Secretary

Peta Takai

Peta Takai

Board Member

Our Mission in Action

Paws. People.
Planet.

Rescuing animals, supporting children battling cancer, and restoring our oceans. Three pillars, one mission. See how we're showing up.

From the Newsletter

See What Your Support Makes Possible

Project updates, stories from the field, and a closer look at how our community keeps Larry's legacy moving forward.

A French bulldog beside a volunteer wearing a Larry Blue Foundation shirt
August 2026Shared Purpose

Featured Update

New Partners,
One Shared Mission

We're finishing the kennel rebuild, preparing to help move 300+ animals to safety, and inviting our community to restore Upper Newport Bay with us this September.

300+

Animals in the next mission

Sept. 19

Upper Newport Bay cleanup

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