Changemakers 2026 - Meet the Legends Panel
Last updated: October 6, 2026, at 12:22 p.m. PT
Originally published: October 6, 2026, at 10:14 a.m. PT
At the Y, sports have never been just about the game. They are about belonging, confidence, resilience, teamwork, and creating opportunities. That’s why, we’re excited to welcome an extraordinary group of Seattle sports legends to our stage to talk about leadership and service and what it means to use your platform to give back.
MODERATED BY Doug Baldwin
A two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVIII champion who spent his entire eight season NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks and has continued his leadership in the region through community investment and service
Michael Bennett
A three-time Pro Bowl defensive end and Super Bowl XLVIII champion who spent five seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and also played for Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, New England, and Dallas.
Trish Bostrom
A University of Washington tennis standout, professional player, and pioneering advocate for gender equity in athletics who reached No. 5 in the world in doubles and No. 37 in singles.
Shawn Kemp
A six-time NBA All Star who spent eight seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics, helping lead the team to the 1996 NBA Finals before later playing for Cleveland, Portland, and Orlando.
Sidney Rice
A former Pro Bowl wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVIII champion who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks and continues to be deeply engaged in the Seattle community.
Lauren “Lu” Barnes
A Seattle Reign original and longtime captain who spent her entire 13-season NWSL career in Seattle, winning three NWSL Shields and retiring as one of the league’s most accomplished defenders.