Thank you for joining us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Daniel McDonald Roberts, Jr. — a devoted educator, a loving husband and father, and a proud grandfather — by continuing the work he held most dear: fostering education and supporting the next generation.

To carry forward Dan’s profound commitment to learning and his deep, abiding love for his family, his husband, Mario Roberts, has established this fund to support the continuing education of Dan’s cherished granddaughters, Ava and Gerika Joi (“GJ”). Contributing to their future is not only a tribute to the grandfather who adored them, but a meaningful way to extend his legacy of learning and leadership.

Dan believed passionately in the power of knowledge to uplift and transform lives. Throughout his career, he devoted himself to empowering students and helping them realize their fullest potential. This commitment extended beyond the classroom — it was a cornerstone of how he raised his children,

and he took an active and loving role in his granddaughters’ growth and learning. He saw their futures as bright and full of possibility, and he poured into them the same passion, wisdom, and encouragement he shared with so many throughout his life. Supporting their education is a continuation of Dan’s legacy — one rooted in love, hope, and the belief that learning opens every door.

You may have found your way to this page because you shared in Dan’s unwavering belief in the value of education and want to honor the legacy he dedicated his life to building. Or perhaps you were one of the many fortunate enough to experience his gifts firsthand — a student, a colleague, a mentee — someone who crossed his path in a meaningful way and benefited from his insight, wisdom, or leadership. Or maybe you experienced his talents from afar — introduced to him through his books, various columns and written works, speaking engagements, sermons, or his "A Moment in Time" radio show — and were moved by the depth of his knowledge or the impact of his storytelling.

If you’re here seeking a way to give back, this is a lasting and personal way to celebrate all that Dan gave to others through his work and his life. Your generosity honors Dan’s memory and helps fulfill a vision he held close to his heart.

Mario and the Roberts family is deeply grateful for your support, kindness, and shared commitment to paying it forward in Dan’s name.

With heartfelt thanks,

Mr. Mario Mejia Roberts and Family