INSPIRING, EMPOWERING, AND TRANSFORMING YOUNG LIVES
We are a 501c3 that believes sports can inspire, empower, and transform young lives. We create positive change in the lives of children and communities and build better humans by harnessing the transformative power of sports and physical activity.
THE AVERAGE CHILD QUITS SPORTS BY AGE 11.
31% OF KIDS 15 AND OLDER WERE CONSIDERED ‘INSUFFICIENTLY ACTIVE.
- NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SPORTS, THE ASPEN INSTITUTE & WHO -
TEAMING UP FOR REAL CHANGE
ShareWaves is proud to be recognized as a 2023 Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. 10 years ago, Aspen launched #ProjectPlay to help build healthy kids through sports. ShareWaves programs help kids grow and succeed by delivering tangible impact to those with the fewest opportunities.
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ShareWaves partners with national thought leaders, coaches, and sports figures to learn from their expertise and pool resources to further our commitment to increasing participation and access to youth sports in Kansas City.
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In 2019, HHS announced the National Youth Sports Strategy. We are proud to join over 3000 organizations as NYSS Champions, working to unite US youth sports culture around a shared vision: one day, all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports.
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