South Africa Shipment: Mission Complete! 🌍⚽

Great news, the latest Play It Forward shipment has officially made it to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa!

Thanks to everyone who donated and helped pack boxes over the past few months, your gear is now on the ground and ready to make an impact. From cleats and jerseys to balls and equipment bags, everything arrived safely and is being distributed to The Principal: Scholar Amoris Special Education School.

We’ll share photos and updates once the gear is in play, but for now, know that your support just reached halfway across the world.

Play it forward. Always. 💪🏽

🏀 Meet the Founder: Why I Started Play It Forward

Hi there,

I’m Maddox Yetzer, a high school junior from Kirkland, WA, and the founder of Play It Forward. I started this nonprofit with a simple goal: to make sure every kid who wants to play sports has the gear they need to get in the game.

As someone who has grown up playing sports, I know firsthand how powerful they can be. They teach teamwork, confidence, discipline, and belonging. But I also know that not every kid has access to something as basic as a pair of cleats or a basketball.

That’s where Play It Forward comes in. We collect and redistribute gently used sports equipment, apparel, and gear to kids in need, locally and around the world. It's our way of leveling the playing field and giving every young athlete a fair shot.

We’ve already made some exciting plays like The Assist: Argentina Edition and The Opening Kick: Vietnam, but this is just the beginning.

Thanks for being part of the team. Whether you’ve donated, volunteered, or shared our story, you're helping us pass the ball forward and change lives through sports.

See you on the field,

Maddox Yetzer

Founder, Play It Forward

Make a Difference: Donate Used Sports Equipment Today

Sports have the incredible power to bring people together, no matter where they are in the world. For many children, having access to proper sports equipment can make a world of difference in their ability to participate in athletics and experience the benefits that come with it. That's where "Play It Forward" comes in.

"Play It Forward" is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to collecting and distributing used sports equipment, gear, and clothing to children athletes in underserved communities around the globe. By donating your gently used sports items, you can help make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes who may not have the resources to afford the equipment they need to play the sports they love. Through their website, "Play It Forward" makes it easy for anyone interested in helping out to get involved. The site offers an overview of their mission, as well as links to their Instagram page and GoFundMe where you can learn more about their work and make a donation. Additionally, the website features an "About Us" page where you can learn more about the team behind the organization and a page dedicated to success stories that highlight the impact of their donations. The ultimate goal of the website is to collect email sign-ups from those who are interested in supporting the cause and to share uplifting success stories from the children who have benefitted from the donations. While the specific design and color scheme of the website are still in the works, the heart of "Play It Forward" lies in its mission to make a difference through the power of sports. By donating your used sports equipment today, you can help provide children in need with the tools they need to participate in sports, stay active, and learn valuable life skills. Join the movement and be a part of something truly special by supporting "Play It Forward" and making a meaningful impact on the lives of young athletes worldwide.