MaKenzie

My granddaughter MaKenzie lives and breathes volleyball. She started playing in the 6th grade, now a sophomore. Plays for Rise travel team

Placed 22nd

in their group

Thank you for supporting MaKenzie 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)?

She like to learn more about the sport, making friends, traveling.

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

Her coaches and her mom. Her coaches are the trainers of the game that make it a pleasure to play. Her mom is her biggest supporter on and off the court. She takes her to every practice, every game, every scrimmage.

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

When she smiles during her games. She is successful in her athletic enthusiasm for the game. It is contagious.

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.