As a mother, I have watched my son dedicate countless hours to wrestling with determination, discipline, and heart. His hard work earned him
Thank you for supporting Martez 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 is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreI love wrestling because it challenges me and pushes me to get better every day. I like competing, learning new moves, and seeing my hard work pay off. Wrestling has taught me discipline, confidence, and how to keep going even when things get tough.
My mom inspires me the most because she always supports me and pushes me to keep going. She believes in me even when I doubt myself. Seeing how hard she works and never gives up motivates me to work harder in wrestling, school, and everything I do.
One of my proudest moments was becoming ranked #4 in Chicago for wrestling. It showed me that all the practices, hard work, sacrifices, and times I wanted to quit were worth it. It made me want to work even harder because my goal is to keep improving and become #1.
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.
