Josiah

Tiny but mighty! My son work twice hard. He learned that his height is not the issue is all about heart and mind set yourself he said to me.

Placed 13th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Josiah 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)?

He said everything, from tackling to playing with your friends on and off the field.

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

He said Oh your grandpa why your grandpa? My grandpa played football when he was younger and that’s why I wanna play. His grandpa passed away from Covid in 2021. He said he watching me playing in heaven.

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

Finally understanding what football means and what does it mean to you to play hard, have corazon ( means heart) also something that made him so excited that I finally made a tackle and learned how to play football.

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.