Honoring Lincoln Luck · 2022–2026
Lincoln's Legacy is a family-led initiative dedicated to honoring our son Lincoln through community service, meaningful giving, and building something lasting in his name.
Our Mission
What we're doing
Lincoln's Legacy is currently a family-driven effort to give back to the organizations and communities that showed up for Lincoln and our family — and to those who need it most.
We're organizing events, donations, and acts of service in Lincoln's name — partnering with great organizations and showing up for community members who need support. Every effort is a direct reflection of Lincoln's spirit.
We're working toward establishing a formal nonprofit organization in Lincoln's name. Our long-term vision includes creating a petting zoo and educational animal experience — Linky's Land — where children and families can learn, explore, and make meaningful memories together, inspired by the animals Lincoln loved so much.
This page is a living record of everything being done in Lincoln's honor. Check back for upcoming events, completed initiatives, and new ways to get involved as Lincoln's Legacy continues to grow.
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.
Coming up
Here's what we have planned as we continue building Lincoln's Legacy. Check back often — more is always in the works.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
We'll be donating a collection of pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, MN. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families receiving treatment nearby — a place our family knows the value of firsthand. Pop tabs are melted down and the proceeds help fund their programs.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Lincoln's Legacy will be participating in the Annual Golf Outing hosted by Hamann's Helping Hands (HHH Foundation), a nonprofit doing great work in the community. This year we have three teams playing in honor of Lincoln, and we're excited to support the foundation's mission of providing the best Christmas to children in the hospital.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Come find us during the Boscobel, WI 4th of July Parade for the second year of Linky's Lemonade Stand! It's a celebration of Lincoln's spirit — cold lemonade, community, and a little bit of joy in his honor. Proceeds from the stand will go toward the development of Linky's Land, our vision for a petting zoo and educational animal experience in Lincoln's name.
What we've done
Every event, donation, and act of kindness carried out in Lincoln's name. His story is being written by the people who carry him forward.
January 29, 2026
We put together goodie baskets for the incredible team at Mayo Clinic Rochester — the doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and reception staff who cared for Lincoln. The baskets were filled with his favorite foods: Cheetos, Nerds Gummy Clusters, Oreos, Hershey chocolate, Mini Muffins, and energy drinks to keep them going. A small way to say thank you to the people who gave everything for him. We were proud to haul it all in our Warrior Wagon — a special wagon we received during Lincoln's cancer journey.
Learn about Warrior Wagons →
March 7, 2026
We donated a basket to a community fundraiser filled with Lincoln's favorite things — a set of animal figurines, his favorite book How to Catch a Dinosaur, a Water Wow book, a sticker book, a Paw Patrol coloring book, hatching Dino eggs, Bluey figurines, a Mickey stuffy, and a gift card to the Children's Museum. A basket full of Lincoln's joy, passed on to another family.
May 9, 2026
We laced up and walked in the Race for Grace, carrying photos of Lincoln so his smiling face could be with us every step of the way — and keep us motivated to keep going. A walk for cancer awareness, and a reminder of why this all matters.
Learn about Race for Grace →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.