Callie

Callie is an amazing athlete. She is 10 years old and plays travel soccer, lacrosse, basketball and tennis. She is a type 1 diabetic.

Placed 29th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Callie 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 do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

Callie likes making friends and having fun on and off the field. She like working hard and together with her teammates.

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

Callie looks up to her mom both on and off the field. She loves to see her mom on the sidelines or in her crowd cheering her on.

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

I am so proud of how well callie deals with being a type 1 diabetic on and off the field. She manages it all so well. She is carful about what she eats to support her blood sugar. She doesn’t let type 1 slow her down. She in an inspiration the way she always has a smile on her face even when dealing with high or low blood sugar.

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.