We traveled to Indianapolis to capture the great efforts of Wayland's Warriors and Indianapolis Colts' QB Andrew Luck as they raised money for DIPG research by hosting a football camp. At 4 years old, Wayland Villars lost his battle with DIPG, a rare type of brain tumor with a 0% survival rate. His parents, Ben and Amber, enlisted the help [...]
To be doubted is perhaps one of the biggest motivators for any athlete. But, for Meghan Klingenberg, it’s been her fuel since day one. The 5'2" U.S. Women's National team and Houston Dash defender, who jokingly claims she had been that height since 6th grade, is no stranger to being told she's "too small." "A lot of fans, commentators and people when [...]
The 2015 Winter X Games in Aspen was full of thrilling events. However, perhaps none provided as much joy as the Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding competition. We were on hand to capture it all, as pro riders such as Hannah Teter and Jamie Anderson dished out fast runs and high-fives to some amazing athletes, who flew in from all over [...]
What's it like to officially turn into a professional athlete? We attended the National Women's Soccer League draft in Philadelphia on Friday to show you the emotions that ran behind the draft. National Women's Soccer League Draft 2015 from Purpose2Play on Vimeo.
By Brittany Alvarado U.S. Women's National Team and Washington Spirit defender Ali Krieger was dubbed a fighter ever since the day she was born. The name she proudly wears on her back translates to "Warrior" in German. However, she does not need to carry a sword or shield, for her fight comes from within. Krieger's journey to the top started as [...]
By Brittany Alvarado If happiness is in fact "when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" as Mahatma Ghandi proclaimed, then also consider happiness a huge risk that's worth taking. It takes someone strong, courageous, and willing to make the choice to be happy. Perhaps no one in professional sports lives this better than Boston [...]
By Brittany Alvarado When thinking about the responsibilities of a 10-year-old, what comes to mind? Certainly not being a caregiver for a parent. In an ideal world, it should be the other way around. Quai (pronounced Kway) Jefferson didn't mind that he was the exception. When Quai was just 6-years-old, his mother, Vaida, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. By the age of 10, [...]
Photo: Jill Loyden- Sky Blue FC By Brittany Alvarado U.S. Women's National Team and Sky Blue FC goalkeeper Jill Loyden has been through a lot to put it simply. Her life has been filled with rejection, triumph, injuries, and personal tragedy. "I’ve been an underdog my whole life," Loyden said. "I didn’t always play on the best teams. [...]
Photo courtesy of Sky Blue FC By Brittany Alvarado A superhero is defined as a type of fictional character possessing extraordinary talents, supernatural phenomena, or superhuman powers. A superhero can typically be found on the big screen in bright and tight costumes, fighting evil and saving the world. However, if you’re looking for a “real life” modern day [...]
