Ellie

Ellie is a well rounded athlete and human, who competes in OCR/ninja, basketball, DEKA/hyrox, while always having a smile on her face!

Placed 31st

in their group

Thank you for supporting Ellie 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)?

Making friends among the way is her favorite part of her sports. Winning or losing, there’s no animosity off the course/court

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

Her family. Being from a homeschooled family, she learned well that despite all the outside noise, her family always has her back. This is how she can confidently full send it, without hesitation.

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

Getting to represent the USA in Ireland for the OCR world championship. There was no better feeling!

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.