Kayla lived her life with integrity, faith, love, laughter, joy, and compassion and every day she would display acts of kindness to every person she met. Through our foundation we hope to inspire young adults to live their lives with the
same passion and purpose. On the last day of her freshman year at Grand Canyon University, April 20, 2016, our daughter Kayla fell while climbing in Echo Canyon on Camelback Mountain. She survived the fall, but due to the nature and severity of the accident Kayla was tragically taken from us on April 30, 2016. Kayla was a 2015 Scholar Athlete Graduate from San Pasqual High School in Escondido, California. She received a full academic scholarship to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona and was majoring in Finance and Economics. She always knew her ultimate calling would lead her to helping others. Kayla was loved and respected and was a role model and mentor to others. While we don’t understand our loss, we have chosen to turn our pain into purpose by moving Kayla’s spirit forward and make a positive social impact on deserving youth throughout our communities. We are a non-profit organization that truly understands the fact that only by working together, can we transform the lives of young adults and transform our communities by providing hope, love, compassion, and grace. We do this through offering college scholarships, sponsorships, and programs that will benefit young adults and the underprivileged. Our Foundation partners with our communities for fundraising events via social media fundraising as well as individual donors and corporate sponsors, so that we can provide scholarships and programs that will inspire our youth and help build strong leaders in our communities. There are so many ways that you can help us to restore hope in the world in which we serve. Would you please join our mission and be a part of transforming lives and restoring hope to those in need. |
Give and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together,
running over, will be put into your lap.
For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.
Luke 6:38
Makayla Samantha Cook -Castro August 5-1997 - April 30, 2016
A shinning light that loved the Lord with an infectious spirit and smile that touched everyone she met :)
What We Do
Live Like Kayla Foundation is a Non-Profit, 501 (c)3 for the purpose of keeping our beautiful daughter, Kayla’s spirit alive and moving her spirit forward by providing acts of kindness throughout our communities.
Join us, the Difference Makers at the Live Like Kayla Foundation, as we transform young lives through the enduring spirit of Kayla—a bright young scholar whose love, compassion, and kindness touched countless lives. Your donation empowers us to award college scholarships and create programs that guide young adults toward their dreams, just as Kayla pursued hers at Grand Canyon University. Every contribution amplifies our ability to make a difference, fostering the next generation of leaders who, like Kayla, will create positive change in their communities.
Through education, mentorship, and acts of kindness, we're turning pain into purpose and helping young people discover their authentic voice and worth. When you become a Difference Maker with the Live Like Kayla Foundation, you're not just making a donation—you're investing in young lives and helping us keep Kayla's beautiful spirit alive through each student we support. Join our community of Difference Makers today and help us spread hope, love, and compassion to deserving youth who will carry forward Kayla's inspiring legacy of service and kindness.
Join us, the Difference Makers at the Live Like Kayla Foundation, as we transform young lives through the enduring spirit of Kayla—a bright young scholar whose love, compassion, and kindness touched countless lives. Your donation empowers us to award college scholarships and create programs that guide young adults toward their dreams, just as Kayla pursued hers at Grand Canyon University. Every contribution amplifies our ability to make a difference, fostering the next generation of leaders who, like Kayla, will create positive change in their communities.
Through education, mentorship, and acts of kindness, we're turning pain into purpose and helping young people discover their authentic voice and worth. When you become a Difference Maker with the Live Like Kayla Foundation, you're not just making a donation—you're investing in young lives and helping us keep Kayla's beautiful spirit alive through each student we support. Join our community of Difference Makers today and help us spread hope, love, and compassion to deserving youth who will carry forward Kayla's inspiring legacy of service and kindness.
"clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience".
colossians 3:12
colossians 3:12
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Written and sung by, Kristyn Marie a loving friend and
college classmate of Kayla's at GCU. |
Kayla lived with enthusiasm, compassion, integrity, faith, and joy
and laughter. She provided love and hope to everyone. |
Foundation Events
Donate for a brighter future Become a Difference Maker this year. End Year donation for 2024.
Shine Brighter Outreach Tree Program
Shine Brighter Outreach Tree Programs provides Christmas Trees and gifts for deserving Children in Oregon and San Diego. The sponsorship includes McKenzie Farms, Farm Credit, the Live Like Kayla Foundation and the sponsoring churches in our communities. Our goal is to provide hope, love and joy to those in need through fellowship and a giving spirit. The program started in 2017 and will continue each year with the celebration of Christmas. |
2024 Christmas Wreath Program Sold Out
We had a tremendously successful Christmas Wreath fundraising program for 2024. Thank all of you for your support! This could not of happened without our generous sponsor, McKenzie Farms, Oregon USA. Thank You for making it a Great Success Annual Golf Tournament
Save the Date: 5th Annual Live Like Kayla Golf Tournament - 2025
Mark your calendars! Our signature golf tournament returns in 2025. Full details will be announced in January 2025. Secure your spot early or support the event as a sponsor. Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to tee off for a great cause! LEARN MORE 
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