Welcome to the "Big Will" Scallon Fund
EMPOWERING DREAMS,
HONORING A LEGACY
Join us in celebrating the life and passion of Will Scallon by helping underprivileged youth pay for sports fees and equipment to help them achieve their dreams.
Your support ensures that his love for sports lives on, providing opportunities for those in need.
MEET WILL
William Scallon tragically passed away at the young age of 14 on December 31, 2023, following a dirt bike accident in Gilbert, AZ. Adopted at birth by Greg and Stephanie Scallon on September 29, 2009, Will had a passion for two things from an early age: being a superhero and playing football. In his later years, he was known to his family, friends, coaches, and mentors as a genuine, funny, loyal, kind young man of character.
Honoring Will's Legacy
The Big Will Scallon Fund continues Will's passion for football by providing financial support to young athletes in need.
Through your donations, we ensure that Will's love for the game lives on, giving others the opportunity to pursue their dreams in sports and thrive on the field by taking away the financial burdens of sports fees and equipment.
3X
MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE
Over 45 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports in the U.S. annually.
95%
​FORTUNE 500 LEADERS PLAYED SPORTS
A remarkable percentage of Fortune 500 executives participated in high school athletics.
92%
​LESS LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIORS
Youth athletes are significantly less likely to become involved with drugs and other high-risk behaviors.
BUT FOR MANY FAMILIES, THE COST OF SPORTS IS BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE.
Youth sports can open doors, but rising fees, uniforms, equipment, and travel costs are keeping too many children from participating.
THE FINANCIAL BARRIERS ARE REAL
49%
PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH THE COST
Nearly half of parents report difficulty covering the cost of youth sports.
56%
WORRY ABOUT NEXT SEASON
More than half of parents worry they won’t be able to afford enrolling their child next year.
20%
​HAVE REDUCED OR STOPPED PARTICIPATION
Many families have already had to cut back or remove their child from sports because of financial strain.
