About Us
The Sonics Legends Fund has its roots in a similar fund for former Seattle Seahawks players. The creation of the fund was initiated by Sandy Gregory, now a Sonics Legends Fund advisor. Sandy was with the Seahawks for over 40 years. She suggested one day that portions of the money collected from Seahawks’ player fines could benefit former players for medical care and other needs.
Sandy and Sonics legend Gus Williams have been friends since Sandy’s early days working in the USC Sports Information Office, where she got to know Gus, then a freshman on the basketball team. When she found out about Gus’ medical issues in February 2020 and Gus’ need for care, the idea sprouted to follow the plan she helped create for Seattle’s NFL team. The Sonics Legends Fund was hatched.
Leadership & Advisory Team
Sandy Gregory
Fund Creator & Manager
Eric Pettigrew
President & CEO of Pettigrew Consulting Services
Kris Raftis
Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships & Events, HealthPoint
SONICS LEGENDS FUND | Consultants & Supporters
Brian Robinson | Save Our Sonics and Market Street Investment Group
Scott Strong | Strong Fiber Systems
Brigid Graham | Champions of Change and Former Executive Director, Lenny Wilkens Foundation
Corky Trewin | Corky Trewin Photography
David Watkins | Team Watkins Advertising & PR
Chris Watkins | Team Watkins Advertising & PR
“Gus Williams had a stroke in February 2020. His insurance has not covered all the medical expenses needed for him to have a better quality of life. The Sonics Legends Fund has stepped up by helping with some of his medical needs. Gus has been able to have a nurse/companion visits daily to help build his cognitive and speech functionality. We have seen improvements in both areas. The Sonics Legends Fund is helping make a difference in Gus’ life. We are truly thankful and grateful for its help and support.”
- Lisa Williams, Co-Conservator/Guardian for Gus Williams