About us
The Ayton Family Foundation grows from a family belief that feeding people is love. Andrea Ayton learned this in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica and carried it with her to Nassau, where her kitchen became a place of dignity, culture, and care. Her generosity is the spirit that guides the Foundation.
Started in 2019, the AFF mirrors the values that shaped DeAndre Ayton. His path from the Caribbean to the NBA has always been grounded in community, and no matter where basketball takes him, his purpose is the same: give back to the people who shaped him.
Today, the AFF supports youth and families across the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Los Angeles through programs that nourish the mind, body, and community.
IMPACT MILESTONES
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$100K committed to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
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$75,000 raised for basketball programs in the Bahamas
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Over 100 children served in Jamaica via Cedar Spring activation
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“Ayton Family Foundation expands to Jamaica” — Jamaica Observer, Jul 18, 2025
NBA star Deandre Ayton recently made a charitable donation of sporting equipment to the community of Cedar Spring in St. Elizabeth.
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“NBA Star DeAndre Ayton gives back to Jamaica with community center project” — Caribbean National Weekly, Jul 12, 2025 CNW Net
DeAndre Ayton, an NBA star athelete with Caribbean roots, through his Ayton Family Foundation (AFF) have inaugurated their first project in Jamaica with the revitalization of the Cedar Spring Community Center in St. Elizabeth.
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“Ayton Family Foundation Raises $75K for Bahamas Basketball” — Bahamas Local / Instagram, April 2025 Instagram
Deandre Ayton’s investment fuels the Bahamas National Team’s long-term growth by empowering young hoopers, supporting elite talent, and pushing the country closer to its first-ever Olympic berth.
