Making Sports Accessible for All
Welcome to Play it Forward, a movement dedicated to spreading the joy and benefits of sports to everyone, especially those in underserved communities. Founded on the belief that access to sports is not a privilege but a right, Play it Forward aims to equip individuals of all ages with the opportunity to engage in sporting activities, fostering health, teamwork, and personal growth.
Fueling the Future
Play it Forward raises essential funds through events and activities for other non-profit organizations and community groups dedicated to making sports accessible to everyone.
Equipment Donation Drives
Partnering with local businesses and sports organizations to collect and distribute sports equipment to those in need, ensuring everyone has the gear to get in the game.
Empower through Action
Volunteering time and energy to various charity events and fundraisers, particularly those with a focus on athletics, fostering community and support for inclusive sports initiatives.
Play it Forward across the USA
Play it Forward is dedicated to fundraising, donating, and volunteering in sports-related projects across the 50 states. Learn more about where you can support below.
Our Vision
Play it Forward was founded by Ava Folvarcik, a sports enthusiast determined to challenge and change the narrative around gender in sports. Witnessing firsthand the disparities in access and attitudes towards female athletes, she embarked on a mission to make sports inclusive for all, proving that passion and play know no gender.
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