Help Us Elevate Youth Football In Italy. Support ESA

ELEVATE ATHLETE SPORTS ACADEMY is organizing this fundraiser.

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Hello Everyone,

I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to take a moment to share what we have been building here in Italy and ask for your support as we take the next big steps forward. Fundraising is vital for the success of our program. These funds will aid us in purchasing new uniforms, equipment and other pertinent expenses. Please consider donating or sharing via social media so that many may reach it. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Over the past year, we launched Elevate Sports Academy, here in North Italy. A youth football project focused on mentorship, athletic development, and building character through sport. What started small is now growing fast. We’ve completed our first flag football season with success, and we’re preparing to launch our tackle program this fall.

As we grow, one of our biggest needs is **equipment**. We’re currently looking for **donations, sponsorships, and connections** to help us give these kids the tools they need to compete safely and confidently. If you’re in a position to sponsor a young athlete or donate used equipment—helmets, shoulder pads, cleats, it would go a long way in helping us grow and elevate this program. Even small donations can help us purchase essentials and ensure these kids stay safe while playing the game they’re falling in love with. Another area we’re focused on is equipping our athletes with proper travel gear team bags, apparel, and essentials that help them feel united and represent our academy proudly when we travel for games and tournaments. For many of these kids, this is their first time being part of a team at this level, and having the right gear not only builds confidence but also creates a real sense of identity and pride.

We’re currently looking for support to help us cover the costs of these travel kits, so every athlete can suit up and show up feeling like they belong.

If you're interested in contributing or want to learn more about the project, We would love to connect directly. Sponsorship or collab opportunities.

Beyond the field, our vision is global. We're actively forming relationships with teams, schools, and organizations across Europe and the U.S., creating a network that gives these young athletes experiences and opportunities they wouldn’t have otherwise. Beyond the local impact, we’re working hard to build an international bridge for our athletes connecting them with coaches, programs, families and experiences across the world. The goal is to create a global web of opportunity where these kids can grow not only as players, but as people. We want to expose them to different cultures, languages, and styles of play and open doors to future educational, athletic, and life-changing paths through the power of sport. So they can continue to chase their dreams. Just as I did.

Thank you all for being part of the journey.

With gratitude,

Dejvion Steward & Greta Bianchi-Steward

Founders Elevate Sports Academy

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