Help Send Stephan Riley To The Prestigious Hawai Tiki Bowl

Help Send Stephan Riley to the Hawaii Tiki Bowl!I'm Stephan Riley, a 17-year-old quarterback from Brooklyn selected as one of only 80 student-athletes nationwide to participate in the Hawaii Tiki Bowl! This opportunity is a crucial stepping stone toward my college education. Being chosen for this nationally recognized showcase will increase my visibility to college recruiters and open doors to scholarship opportunities. The Hawaii Tiki Bowl brings together promising high school football talent in front of college scouts and coaches. For a student-athlete from Brooklyn, this exposure could be life-changing. Your donation will help cover airfare, registration fees, accommodation, meals, transportation, and equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to this dream opportunity and invests in my education and future.

Thank you for your support. I'm working hard to make my community proud. With gratitude, Stephan Riley Brooklyn, New York

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Growing up, my mother was hesitant to let me play sports due to the risk of injury, but my godmother convinced her otherwise. At the age of five, I joined the Brooklyn Panthers, where I developed my football skills and won multiple championships, eventually earning the title of Offensive Player of the Year. However, my youth football career had ups and downs—switching teams, limited playing time, and an injury that led my mom to pull me from the sport. Middle school was tough; I lost my love for football, became inactive, and struggled academically, especially during COVID. Fortunately, I rediscovered my passion through my school's flag football team. In high school, I attended Thomas Jefferson High, where fate brought me back to football.

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Initially, on varsity as a freshman, I became the starting quarterback by my sophomore year, leading my team to the playoffs.

However, my junior season was plagued by team issues and a shoulder injury, limiting my performance.

Now in my junior year, I’ve transferred to A-Tech High School in Williamsburg, NY, believing it offers a better path to college football.

I’m training hard for my senior season and have been invited to the Hawaii Tiki Bowl, an all-star game showcasing top athletes nationwide.

To participate, I’ve created a GoFundMe to cover expenses. Why Your Support Matters Every donation, big or small, 

helps me prove doubters wrong and chase my dream of playing college football and eventually making it to the NFL. My goal is to succeed and provide for my family, especially my mother.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me. If you’re chasing a dream, never give up, surround yourself with those who uplift you, and remember "sonder"—everyone has their journey. Don’t compare your failures to others' successes, and never take no for an answer.

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