Leonardo

He loves being on the ice not only for practice but to improve his skills. He has also been putting in the effort off the ice to improve.

Placed 15th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Leonardo 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)?

Playing with friends and being on the ice. He loves skating.

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

He looks up to his coaches but his favorite player Alex Ovechkin pushes him to want to be just like him.

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

Even when he’s told he’s not good enough or passed up he continues to push to show he’s deserving of the position. He never gives up on what he wants even at a young age

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.