Mario

Mario has been working hard playing basketball and football since he was 5 years old. He wakes up every morning to take a run.

Placed 32nd

in their group

Thank you for generously supporting Mario 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.

 

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

Playing with his teammates and family


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

His dad because he helps me on everything sport I do and takes time to practice with me


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

That he never complains and does everything the coaches ask to do

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