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We're thrilled to announce that Athletes For Life is now a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This designation allows all your donations to be tax-deductible, helping us further our mission of helping student-athletes on our native reservations. Thank you to all of our Supporters, Partners, Team Members, and Friends for helping us reach this milestone.
“People need to know, so God’s people can pray. Not just ‘help them more’ prayers, but [a] spiritual warfare type of praying so that we can see the stronghold of suicide broken and true hope breakthrough.”
A chronic ailment among
Native Youth throughout the United States.
According to the Aspen Institute,
between 11- 20% of Indigenous Youth
attempt suicide each year, a rate of
2.5 times higher than the national average.
Athletes for Life is comprised of former Coaches and Players whose combined experiences confirm that football was instrumental to their individual successes.
The Founders and Directors of Athletes for Life know, from personal experience, the vital impact of youth sports participation. Specifically, football can provide the experience of establishing a shared vision, working as a high-performing team toward a common goal, and the tools to transition to adulthood.
Despite desolation and dire conditions,
hope is emerging on the reservation in the form of an annual football camp organized to help
Pine Ridge High School.
Since 2017, Former Utah football players
Hank Mondaca (1982-1985)
Dave Cullity (1985-1986)
and Jeff Reyes (1980-1983)
have worked tirelessly to gain the trust of the youth on the reservation through their non-profit organization.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission. Thank you in advance!
