Elijah

I believe that Elijah is athlete of the year because on and off the field he does his best. With a 3.0 in school and all around athlete

Placed 14th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Elijah 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)?

I love being part of a team and working to reach the goal of winning each game. Football has taught me discipline

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

My mom and grandma because they showed the importance of hard work and if you work hard enough you will reach your goal

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

When I over came a broken femur because of football and got back out on the field the following year

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.