Who we are
The Mongo Forever Smiling Foundation (MFSF) is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to deserving Christian students, enabling them to pursue higher education goals while upholding Christian values and contributing positively to their communities, just like Christopher Lomongo embodied throughout his life.
We raise money through our annual Mongo Forever Smiling Co-Rec Quads Tournament held here, at Seeger's Sandbar at WSVC, typically in July.
About Mongo
Christopher Lester Lomongo, "Mongo"
November 21, 1985 - July 30, 2022
Christopher Lomongo, also known as "Mongo," passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2022 at the young age of 36.
Mongo was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and he grew up in Kenner. He attended St. Philip Neri and Archbishop Rummel High School. At SPN, his love for volleyball was born as he was on the boys' volleyball team during his middle school years. In high school, this love transitioned to beach volleyball. He became known as the "Flying Hawaiian" on the courts. At his 2004 Rummel Graduation, he graduated Cum Laude and received the prestigious Jean Baptiste De La Salle Award for being an excellent Christian. Chris bled purple and gold and graduated from Louisiana State University in 2009. In addition to playing volleyball, he also enjoyed playing basketball and poker with friends, fishing, and being around the beach. He was proud to be a Filipino and also a diehard LSU and Saints fan.
Mongo was born with the kindest heart, a big smile for everyone he met, and a "live every day to the fullest" attitude.
Mongo Forever Smiling Foundation
Annual MFSF Co-Rec Quads Tournament
The 5th Annual Mongo Forever Smiling Foundation Co-Rec Quads Tournament will be held on
Saturday, July 25th, 2026.
Registration will open July 1st, 2026.
Early bird registration will be from July 1st at 12:00pm -July 7th at 11:59pm.
Early bird registration will enter you into a raffle to receive 100 extra raffle tickets for your team and a raffle for a cabana. The raffle will be drawn at the beginning of the tournament.
Donate to our Cause
Donate to the Raffle and Live Auction
Not able to make it to the tournament, but still interested in donating to our cause?
Do you or your business want to donate items for our Raffle or Live Auction at our annual tournament?
Please complete and either drop off your donation on or before Friday, July 17th, or a Mongo Tournament Representative can pick up your donation.
EIN: 33-3486120
Sponsorship Opportunity Packages
Are you or your business interested in sponsoring our tournament?
Check out the packages and fill out the form below!
Become a Volunteer
Every year we hold the annual Mongo Forever Smiling Co-Rec Quads tournament, we ask for volunteers who are willing to donate their time to help our cause. Volunteer positions vary, so we welcome anyone who can contribute to helping.
Volunteer areas:
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Basket Making Committee
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Call Committee
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Pick Up Committee
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Show Up Committee
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Tournament Experience Committee