Fight Like a Kid is a grassroots movement that uses team sports as a powerful platform to raise awareness, stand alongside families impacted by pediatric cancer, and support the life-saving hospitals caring for children.
Fight Like a Kid began in 2023 as a small initiative to help support a young girl, Ava, in her battle against leukemia. It has since grown into a community-driven effort that brings together players, coaches, officials, and fans to honor children fighting cancer and support families when they need it most. Over the past three years, more than 20 teams at both the high school and collegiate levels have dedicated a game in their season to something greater than the scoreboard, childhood cancer.
Motivated by purpose, these games remind us that sports have the power to rally communities, create impact, and show families they are never alone.
Bigger than a game. United in purpose. When we Fight Like a Kid, we become our own team for kids battling cancer.
How Does My Team Host a Fight Like a Kid Game?
It's easy to join the Fight Like a Kid movement!
1) Visit our "Team Up" page to complete a short form to help us get to know your program more.
2) Once we review and you choose which game on your schedule will be dedicated to "Fight Like a Kid", we will provide you with our Athlete Playbook.
3) Invite your community to the game, share the mission, and let's make the biggest impact possible!
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