DJ/Turntabalist Andy “A_Dog” Williams was the epitome of generosity, positivity and curiosity. His passion and innovativeness in music, skateboarding, and art earned him recognition as a musical talent and cultural icon. Andy was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in December 2012. He underwent extensive chemotherapy, but his only possible long-term cure was a bone marrow transplant, with his odds of a match being 1 in 20 million.

After Andy passed away in 2013, FFA_D transitioned into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our efforts with bone marrow drives and education continue, and we expanded our focus to encompass a variety of programming and scholarships in the arts and skateboarding. We aim to keep Andy’s legacy thriving in all the areas he was passionate about by offering free programming accessible to area youth, particularly those from underserved populations.

Every year on the last Saturday in August, we put on a major city-wide event, “A_Dog Day,” featuring skateboarding, art demos, and multiple performances in music, dance and theater: a true celebration of Andy’s lasting influence on his community.