This video introduces you to Connor Karow, a congenital above-knee amputee. His parents, take you through a day in life with Connor and his brother, Ryan.
About KFKWC
Kicking For Kids Who Can't is an event held on the National Mall in Washington DC. This event helps raise money for children who are adapting to life with limb loss. All money raised from this event goes to Limbs for Life, a Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3, which helps provide assistance to individuals who have suffered limb loss. The money raised from Kicking For Kids Who Can't will be allocated for children. Click here from more information about the event and past events.
2009 Event Information
The 2009 Kicking For Kids Who Can't event was held on October 11, 2009 on the National Mall. There were over 700 people in attendance and thusfar, the event has raised over $40,000. We are accepting donations through December 31st, 2009. Please donate online by clicking here -- or make checks payable to Limbs for Life and mail them to:
Kicking For Kids Who Can't
14305 Piccadilly Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Thanks to everyone for their support!!!
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Thus far Kicking for Kids Who Can't has raised over $11,200 in in-kind donations
After our event this past Sunday we have rasied another $3,700! We will still be accepting donations through December 31st. You can donate here
KFKWC on WUSA9 Website Check out the story on Cynthia Chester CLICK HERE
Ginna Goodenow interview about Kicking For Kids Who Can'tLISTEN NOW!
OCTOBER FUNDRAISER Chase Kickball will be holding a fundraiser for KFKWC on October 3rd 9pm - 12am at Union Pub, MORE INFOUPDATE Chase Raised $350 for KFKWC!!!
The DC United soccer team, the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association and the Mia Hamm Foundation have joined KFKWC as corporate partners! We are thrilled to have their support.
KFKWC will be having an auction after the kick-a-thon. Items donated include Mia Hamm autographed soccer ball, DC United autographed soccer ball, a Longaberger crockery piece, lots of very beautiful hand-made jewelry, an autographed copy of The Next Leg of My Journey by Lenor Chappell, an autographed copy of One Step At A Time by Lenor Chappell and various gift certificates from restaurants.
August 20thCheck out photos from our event with the Washington Freedom.
August 9th Local artists are coming out to support Kicking For Kids Who Can't. They are hosting a benefit at Colesville Presbyterian Church, 12800 New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please come and join us for food, friendship, family and fun while perusing the talents of these artisans.
July 29th Kicking For Kids Who Can't has partnered with the Washington Freedom Soccer Team. At last weeks game they were given a table at the pre-game festivities to network, hand out fliers and registration forms and inform soccer fans about the work of KFKWC and its support of the Limbs for Life Foundation. It was a great event and a fun game. KFK was mentioned during the PSA's at the event and was in the program for the game. We look forward to continuing to work with the Washington Freedom and seeing them at this year's kick-a-thon.
7/25/2009 KFKWC will have a table at the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest in NE at Marvin Gaye Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.capitalhiphopsoulfest.com for more information.
7/25/2009 There will be another fundraiser benefitting KFKWC and the Limbs for Life Foundation at Colesville Presbyterian Church August 9th. Click here for more info
Kicking For Kids Who Can't is an event held on the National Mall in Washington DC. This event helps raise money for children who are adapting to life with limb loss. All money raised from this event goes to Limbs for Life, a Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3, which helps provide assistance to individuals who have suffered limb loss. The money raised from Kicking For Kids Who Can't will be allocated for children. Click here from more information about the event and past events.
