About

Overview

The Marc’d For Greatness Foundation, Inc.

MFGF is a nonprofit organization founded on July 25, 2025 in Tavares, Florida by Marc-Eddy Norelia, an international professional basketball player locally raised in Orlando, Florida.

Marc is driven by a common belief that many youth in our community lack meaningful guidance and one-to-one role models. Determined to make a difference, Marc convened a group of like-minded business and community leaders to form the organization’s Board of Directors and Advisory Board. With initial financial commitments from Marc, the organization has launched its Youth Mentoring Program.

Vision Statement

Our aim is to assist youth to realize their potential and prepare for a productive future.

Mission Statement

Our focus is to help youth prosper and transition misguided traits of character; and to introduce positive role models from various fields, including business, sports, entertainment and the military. Our program emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, dream building and athletic development.

tHE fOCUS

MFGF’s Core Purpose Is Focused In
Three Primary Areas of Emphasis

To Embody A Mindset

To cultivate a youth mentoring program where mentors embrace the idea of developing a nurturing, open and honest relationship with youth in the age range of 8-18.

To Accept The Challenge

To also engage with youth transitioning through Detention Centers and other organizations supporting at-risk youth.

Our Efforts Are Continuous

As we advocate to counsel post high school athletes to fully engage in a realistic development plan to enhance their future goals.

A Purposeful Relationship

The Marc’d For Greatness Foundation Youth Mentoring Program matches adult volunteer mentors with youth in a one- to-one relationship. We ensure program quality and performance related to recruiting, screening, matching, monitoring, and closing the relationship with the mentor and child; and communicate with the mentor, parent/guardian, and child throughout the relationship.

A key component of our recruitment plan is to showcase our program at a variety of schools and youth organizations; while also collaborating with business and athletic organizations to attract competent mentors and successful role models.

Meet The Founder

Marc-Eddy Norelia

Marc founded the Marc’d For Greatness Foundation, Inc., certified in the State of Florida, on July 25, 2025. He is a professional basketball player with extensive international experience across Europe and Asia, currently playing for Caen Basket Calvados in France. Since beginning his pro career in 2017, he played in Spain, Japan, Portugal, and France. Marc is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, where he majored in General Communication and played NCAA Division I basketball. He attended high school at Olympia H.S. in Orlando, Florida.

Marc The Person

Marc is heartfelt regarding building strong team cultures, staying mentally and physically disciplined, and representing his teams and communities with pride. He is also passionate about youth mentorship, networking opportunities, and exploring post career future roles in sports, media, and leadership.

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