Avari leads with heart, works hard every day, lifts up teammates, and never quits. His character shines beyond the scoreboard.
Thank you for supporting Avari in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreAvari loves everything about football—the competition, being part of a team, and the feeling he gets when he makes a great play. He loves running the ball, challenging himself, and seeing how much better he can get each time he steps on the field. But what I love most is that, win or lose, he genuinely enjoys the game. Football gives him a place to be confident, fearless, and completely himself.
Avari is inspired by his family. We constantly remind him that talent can open doors, but hard work, discipline, kindness, and character are what will carry him through them. He wants to make the people he loves proud, and we encourage him to believe that he can accomplish anything he is willing to work for. Watching that confidence grow in him has been amazing.
My proudest moments aren’t only when Avari scores or his team wins—they’re when I see how much heart he has for the game. Watching him work, compete, and keep going even when things don’t go his way reminds me that he’s learning so much more than football. He’s learning discipline, teamwork, resilience, and confidence. Seeing my little boy grow through a sport he truly loves makes me incredibly proud.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Youth Athlete of the Year, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
