The Cody Stephens Go Big or Go Home Memorial Foundation was founded in memory of Cody Stephens, who died from an undetected heart condition just weeks before graduation from Crosby High School.
Before he died, Cody was talking to his father, Scott, about his goals to play football in a big way in college and beyond. Cody told Scott, "Go big or go home, Dad."
After Cody died, his family took Cody's motto and turned it into an effort to screen young hearts to prevent another family from experiencing the same tragedy. It has been a BIG effort in a BIG state, but the Foundation has made huge strides - just a few short years after Cody died, more than 30% of all Texas schools now offer heart screening.
The Cody Stephens Foundation partners with the largest to the smallest schools, in the big cities and the smallest communities.
We believe going big means everyone should have the opportunity to compete with a healthy heart, no matter where they live or how well they play.