Two NFL draft prospects spent an evening with 85+ children facing medical challenges and their caregivers — three days before the most consequential night of their careers. Here’s what that…
Written by Julian Rishwain I know how that sounds. Trust me — I’ve thought about it a hundred times since. But it’s the truth, and it’s a truth I think…
By Kaitlyn Lyle Former Gymnast and Athlete Mental Health Alliance Athlete Advisory Committee Chair Kaitlyn is a former Division 1 gymnast and a graduate of the University of California, Davis,…
By AJ Pedro, Former College Wrestler, Ironman Athlete, and AMHA Athlete Advisory Committee Chair EARLY BEGINNINGS AND SETBACKS As an athlete I have always understood the importance of putting the…
At Athletes for Hope University (AFH U), we believe leadership isn’t defined solely by performance—it’s measured by impact. Each month, the AFH U Awards, presented by Thrivent, recognize student-athletes and…
Written by Clark Slajchert, AFH Athlete Mental Health Research Fellows A lot of people see what athletes do, but not what we carry beneath the surface. With NIL negotiations tied…