AJ is 11 he excels as shortstop & catcher in baseball & wide receiver in football. He is an amazing athlete & an even better teammate.
Thank you for generously supporting AJ in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
AJ loves being a part of a team where every kid has an individual role all with one goal - success. He loves the physical toughness of football & the mental toughness of baseball. He loves being a leader & pushing his teammates to not give up & keep going when they think they have nothing left to give. We were hit hard by Hurricane Helene & sports was the only normalcy he had for 6 months. His sports family rallied around him & helped him get through the toughest time.
AJ looks to God for inspiration both on & off the field. He writes bible verse on his wrist tape to look at when he feels overwhelmed or is in tough situations. He looks up to Christian athletes; like Tim Tebow, Trea Turner and Puka Nacua. These athletes encourage him to push himself beyond his limits.
AJ had been struggling at the plate & was in a slump. We told him when you find yourself struggling turn to God & He will always be there for you. Next game I look over & see him kneeling on his glove praying before the game. The following game he did the same & several team mates joined him. Seeing him be a leader for something bigger than the game was the biggest win.
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