Mariyah

She got the award for being a great teammate, kind and caring, encouraging and and all around great kid!

Placed 18th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Mariyah 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 loves that there is always a challenge. She wants to do the next thing.

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

Delaney Rodriguez - a UK gymnast. She has mentored Riyah and she loves the attention Delaney gives as well as how she radiates Jesus on and off the mat.

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

Her getting the “golden grip” award because it truly shows that she’s not only good at gymnastic but she’s a good kid as well.

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.