our vision

~ Building Character, Connecting Kids, Creating Hope™ ~

Kids Playing For Kids aspire to be the primary organization of sports playing children around the world who are dedicated to not only building their skills on the field but building their CHARACTER by providing FRIENDSHIP, JOY, and HOPE for children with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions.

what parents are saying…

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I didn't know dreams could hurt this much! But, I did it, my dream came true And then for the rest of the night all we heard from him was that his dream came true!

Christiano after his first KPFK soccer team practice as described by his Mom!
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When Max joined the Fighting Falcons soccer team, he found friends and team mates who cared about him on and off the field.

Patricia, Mom of Max, a KPFK player on both soccer and flag football teams
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KPFK is a great organization. They have not only helped my son feel like an athlete, but also helped me conquer a fear of allowing my son to play sports, while dealing with his chronic Sickle Cell disease.

Kevyn, mother of Sa'Preeme, a KPFK player on both flag football and basketball

the kids

Chase Matthew

Chase Matthew

May 16, 2022

Makayla Harris

Mikayla Harris

May 16, 2022

Isaiah Acton

Isaiah Acton

October 16, 2021

Dyllan Dulay

Dyllan Dulay

November 13, 2019

Hayden Schertz

Hayden Schertz

October 30, 2019

Phoenix Wise

Phoenix Wise

October 23, 2019

W Ball - KPFK

Westin Ball

June 17, 2019

Ayden Abbott

Ayden Abbott

November 7, 2018

Brandt Martinek

June 11, 2018

Project Au-Some Kids Playing for Kids

Project Au-Some

March 30, 2018

Sam Nicklay

April 18, 2017

Brendan Davies

Brendan Davies

March 23, 2017

Morgan P.

August 3, 2016

Dustin Pollinger

Dustin Pollinger

October 11, 2015

Levi Stauffer

Levi Stauffer

December 21, 2014

Michael Job

December 21, 2014

Reyna Reyes

Reyna Reyes

May 18, 2013

Tyler Revalee

October 4, 2012

Christian Simmons Golf

Christian Simmons

July 7, 2012

Zakiya Dance

Zakiya

June 10, 2012

Sa’Preeme Williams

April 6, 2012

Will Pogue

Will Pogue

January 28, 2012

Brooklyn

March 9, 2011

Kellie Miner

October 10, 2009

Christiano Smith

September 26, 2009

Isaiah Acosta

Isaiah Acosta

September 1, 2009

MAX

Max Marangella

November 5, 2008

latest updates

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Max and his family are on their way home from a successful trip to Johns Hopkins. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers! Go Max!

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Max heads to Hopkins…please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers!

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Happy Mother’s Day to all our great moms!

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Max 21st birthday

Great celebrating our 1st kid, Max, turning 21!! GO Max!

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Max was our 1st kid nearly 14 years ago!  He has a very rare genetic disorder and was not supposed to live past the single digits. Max obviously has exceeded…
Makayla Harris

Honored to support our newest kid, Makayla, in gymnastics. Go Makayla!

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Honored to support our newest kid, Chase, start Karate! GO Chase!

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