Drew Passmore
Andrew “Drew” Passmore ll was a high school senior at Augusta Christian School, a baseball player, devout Christian, mentor, friend, son and brother. Born and raised in Martinez, Georgia, Drew was described as one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet.
Drew was a ball of energy at all times - but he accepted me for who I was. He was my best friend and the guy I loved doing stuff with the most.
Parker Wiley
Other kids loved being around Drew, he always seemed to be the center of attention wherever people gathered. If you went to a gathering with a lot of people and didn’t know Drew, you would know who he was when you left.
Bob Campbell
Drew Passmore was born on July 20, 1999 to Andy and Angela Passmore in Augusta, Georgia.
With a younger brother named Campbell and surrounded by a large extended family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and countless cousins, Drew's childhood was enriched by a strong sense of family bonds.
At just a few years old, Drew started going to the beach each year with his family.
Drew was always a happy person growing up and always had a smile on his face.
Other kids loved being around Drew, he always seemed to be the center of attention wherever people gathered.
...oh and he really loved to dance!
(although he is said to have had no rhythm)
Drew possessed a unique gift for connecting with others. He could relate to anyone, no matter who they were or where they came from, forming genuine bonds that lasted a lifetime.
Drew was fun, loving and LOUD! No matter what he did, he was passionate about it, and he did it to the best of his ability.
Drew grew up attending Warren Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia and attended Augusta Christian Schools from K-12 grade.
The best thing about Drew is that he was consistently unpredictable. You could always count on him to be himself - but you could never know exactly what that would entail. It was refreshing and comforting in a way. He didn't behave according to the situation. He behaved according to Drew. And something about that made every situation better with him in it.
Sarah White
He surprised me on the senior retreat when he led the class spiritually. He gathered the all the guys together one night and challenged them to be spiritual leaders, to hold each other accountable. He led well and I could not be prouder of his influence during his time as chaplain.
Jeanine
Drew was the personification of school spirit. He loved his school, his friends and his teachers. On any given day, you could find Drew representing his school colors (crimson and grey) or volunteering for spirit events.
There were times when people would send their 11th and 12th grade children to Augusta Christian in hopes of getting them on the right path. Drew would always take a personal interest in them - showing them around and making them feel at home.
A new student that was having a particularly hard time in his Christian journey, came to Drew for advice. His answer was simple...
Don’t Fear. Don’t Be Ashamed. Spread The Word.
In March of 2017, just a few weeks after a recent mission trip and a couple months before graduation, Drew committed his life to ministry with ambitions to get a degree in education and return to Augusta Christian to serve as teacher and coach the baseball team.
Drew grew up loving sports. From a young age, he loved anything active including football, hunting, fishing and disc golf.
In high school, Drew found his passion in baseball; playing all four years for Augusta Christian as #11.
During his senior year, Drew was nominated as a captain of the baseball team and had the opportunity to mentor many of the younger players.
Coach had a saying during games “Battle Hard”. Many in the stands could hear him saying “Battle Hard #11” during a tough game.
On March 18, 2017 while driving home from playing disc golf with a close friend, Drew was involved in an automobile accident that left him in the hospital fighting for his life.
The community responded...
When word got out about the accident, hundreds of friends, faculty and mentors from school and church gathered quickly; many filled the waiting rooms and brought sleeping bags to spend the night over the weekend.
Members of the church also gathered to pray.
Over the next few days, people stood in long lines waiting to see Drew just for a moment. Thousands of prayers were offered for him during that time.
After five days of intensive care, on March 23, 2017, Drew passed away from injuries sustained in the accident.
But his faith did not die...
#BattleWon
The Drew Passmore Battlewon Foundation was established on May 24, 2017 in honor Drew’s life, his commitment to Jesus, his loving and kind personality and his longing to connect and serve others.
In 2018 Augusta Christian School dedicated their baseball stadium to Drew - becoming the Drew Passmore Field.
Augusta Christian Schools also introduced the Heart of a Lion Award to honor a senior who epitomizes the spirit of the school. This award recognizes a student who has attended ACS for 13 years, actively participated in multiple sports, and is renowned for their joyful spirit, kindness, and generosity. They are celebrated as a true team player, deeply involved in their church's student ministry, and dedicated to seeking the Lord in all aspects of their life.
Drew's choice to be an organ donor resulted in saving the lives of four individuals, His courage was recognized by Life Link of Georgia, Donate Life Georgia, Joey Gase Racing, and the Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2019.
The foundation hosted the Drew Passmore Battlewon Golf Tournament as an opportunity for the community to get together to support the foundations goals of supporting high school students.
The foundation hosted a Night Out for Drew and a 5k Run & Walk and various other fundraisers as a way to raise funds for area high school students in honor of Drew.
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To date, the Drew Passmore Battlewon Foundation has donated over $18,000 to high school students across the CSRA for education, athletics and service trips.
We aspire to love people as Drew loved his Lord.
$11 for #11
This is just the beginning...
Through a donation of just $11 a month, you can help local area high school students from diverse backgrounds participate in athletics, education and service trips enabling them to establish life-long relationships, build character, and acquire skills crucial for their overall life-long success, happiness, and fulfillment.