Honoring Lincoln Luck · 2022–2026
Lincoln's Legacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in our son's memory — helping families through a child's medical journey, and funding the research that gives kids like Lincoln a better chance.
Our Story
The why behind it all
Lincoln Luck was born and raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin. At 21 months old, he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma and courageously battled cancer for 17 months before passing away on January 9, 2026, at the age of three.
Wherever Lincoln went, his collection of animal and dinosaur toys was never far behind. He loved learning and sharing what he knew — the alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes — and he brought joy to everyone around him through his curiosity, determination, and infectious smile.
Lincoln's Legacy exists to celebrate the impact he made during his short life and to ensure that his story continues to inspire others. He may have only been with us for three years, but the love he gave and received will ripple outward for a lifetime.
From our family
Reflections, research, and updates as we continue honoring Lincoln's story.
July 2026 · National Sarcoma Awareness Month
Before Lincoln was diagnosed, we had never even heard of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Because it's so rare, many people go their entire lives without ever hearing its name — until it's their child.
Read the full post →Our mission
Lincoln's Legacy helps families carrying the weight of a child's medical journey, and funds the research working to give those children a better outcome.
We provide direct financial support to families facing a pediatric medical journey — help with the costs that pile up when a child is in treatment, so a family can be present for their child without carrying that weight alone.
See if we can help →We fund pediatric cancer research. Lincoln's tumor carried two genetic mutations that made it resistant to standard treatment, and in the end there wasn't an option that could stop it. We want that to be different for the next family.
Read our full mission →Ongoing programs
These are the recurring programs we run in Lincoln's name — building something lasting, one effort at a time.
Every October & April
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House — Rochester, MN
We collect pop tabs year-round and deliver them twice a year to the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, MN — a place our family called home for six weeks during Lincoln's treatment. Pop tabs are melted down and the proceeds help fund programs that support families just like ours.
Planned drop-off locations across Wisconsin — more details coming soon:
Boscobel · Muscoda · Wauzeka · Lancaster · La Crosse
Start saving your tabs now — every one counts. If you'd like to host a drop-off site in your community, reach out at info@lincolnslegacy.org.
Join us
Want to support our work, share a memory of Lincoln, or partner with us on an event? We'd love to hear from you.
