Aj has over come so much in his short life, from life altering situations. He never lost sight of his dreams, continuing to train every day
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.
His passion for the game and learning something new every day. It’s an escape and a release from his life. Aj has been able to travel and see place around the US that without football he wouldn’t have been able to see. It has opened up opportunities to things he’d never be able to experience
His family. Watching his mom raise 4 kids on her own, with no other family or support. Watching the daily struggles and still being able to invest in his craft and future. Traveling 2 hours away from home daily to get him to practice, while still working 2 full time jobs
Watching Aj coach up and help his younger brother be successful on and off the field. While still attending his own practices, he comes home and works with his brother in training. Making sure the both become the best they can be!
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