PLAYING IS
BECOMING
Playing is becoming
Together, we removed barriers so more children could access the power of play.
Because of this community, we’re entering 2026 ready to expand opportunity through youth sports.
THANK YOU!
Because of this community, more kids will experience the power of play in 2026.
When kids play, they discover who they are meant to be.
Every child is full of potential—energy waiting to move, curiosity waiting to be sparked, and a deep need to belong.
Sometimes that potential just needs the right space to emerge.
We believe that space is play.
That’s what we mean when we say, “Playing Is Becoming”. When kids play sports, they discover who they are. Confidence becomes drive. Curiosity becomes discipline. Effort becomes belonging.
This discovery can happen anywhere—on a field, a court, a track, in a pool, or a studio.
And every child deserves that chance.
We make it possible through a connected network of 37 youth sports organizations working together to expand access and opportunity. Youth Sports Day creates moments of exploration, bringing programs together so kids can try something new. Early Access to Sports brings those same opportunities directly into public schools—removing barriers before they ever appear.
When a child finds what they love, we help make sure they can stay in it.
Cost, access, or circumstance should never be the reason a child stops playing.
Because play doesn’t just shape athletes—it helps young people succeed in school, in life, and in who they are becoming.
Thanks to this campaign, that impact continues into 2026.
Your Impact at Every Level
This campaign reflects a shared belief that every child deserves access to youth sports. Contributions at every level helped expand opportunity for young people across our community.
Thank you to the supporters who made Playing Is Becoming possible!
$5,000+
Transformation
Terry Horner
Daniel Radek
Lauren Rubenstein
Creates lasting community impact
$500 - $1,000
Opportunity
Michela English
Keith Gordon
Jill Herscot
Michael McCartan
Nate Skinner
Strengthens programs serving 50+ kids
$100 - $499
Connection
Christina “Tina” Demarco
Kathy Bauerlein
Gerry Gioia
James Kallusky
Jeremy Kessler
Lenny Klaver
Iona Klayman
Diann Martin
Karen Montaño
Robert Morad
Barbara Sauermann
Adam & Ellen Spiegel
Jim Stiehl
Jeffrey Travers
Julie Trujillo
Keeps 1 child in the game
$0 - 99
Discovery
Scott Bargas
Vicki Crawford
Anissa DeMatteo
Brenda J. Gilmore
Kenneth Kallusky
Travis Krause
Michele Lerner
Galia Saravalli
Shiree Skinner
Liz Warnecki
Helps 1 child meet their match
Going Beyond The Game!
When barriers fall, play becomes possibility.
And possibility becomes purpose.
This campaign helped open doors that will stay open—giving more children the chance to play, grow, and thrive.
THANK YOU!
Tax Information
Fight For Children is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Our Tax ID # is: 52-1706059. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your records.