THE MACKENZIE PAYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Mackenzie Ann Payne

July 20, 1995 – June 26, 2018

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains”

Our Mission

Committed to spreading JOY, HOPE & LOVE, by helping those in need in honor of our Kenzie Girl.

The Mackenzie Payne Memorial Scholarship Fund was born from a great loss. From the depth of one family’s pain, promises have been made. The promise of keeping their loved one’s memory alive by seeing other people’s dreams fulfilled.

Brian & Joies Family

#PaynesPromise

Ongoing Causes

See all the ways we have been raising monies to go towards scholarships and help others in need throughout the year.

Individual Donations

Individual donations for Payne’s Promise Fund through Emporia Community Foundation. All donations are 501c3a tax-deductible. Click the button below “Donate Today”

Please help Kenzie’s drive save some lives! Never silenced her legacy will continue on….

It’s about that time of year again.
Click the button below or the picture above, to schedule your donation today!

Garmin (DK) Dirty Kanza

This years race in Emporia, KS
June 1, 2024

https://www.unboundgravel.com/

24 riders riding in the Garmin DK, for a fund raiser for Kenzie Payne Memorial Fund. Dirty Kanza Promotions was founded in 2006 by Jim Cummins, with the assistance of fellow cycling enthusiast Joel Dyke. At that time, gravel grinding was just beginning to catch the interest of the endurance cycling community. However, Jim had grown up in the Flint Hills of east central Kansas and had been riding gravel for decades. Inspired by some of the early gravel grinder events… and convinced the Flint Hills had the best gravel to be found anywhere in the world, Jim and Joel decided to create Dirty Kanza 200. We hope you will choose to join us in Emporia, Kansas the first weekend after Memorial Day. Thousands of riders from around the country come and participate in this event.

Thank you all for helping keep Kenzie memories alive and riding for her!

THE MACKENZIE PAYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS FOR THOSE IN NEED

We’ve Raised over $20,000

Help Fulfill Payne’s Promise

100% of monies raised will continue with the scholarships and help others in need throughout the year.