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Every kid deserves a chance to play.

That is why ESPN is launching ‘Take Back Sports’ — a new youth sports initiative dedicated to increasing access to play for young athletes.

We’re committing $5M to support organizations removing barriers to youth sports participation.

Link in Bio for Details. by @espncitizenship

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It’s National Youth Sports! 🏀⚽🏈⚾

ESPN and Disney Jr. are celebrating two years of helping more kids get in the game through Take Back Sports powered by Disney Jr. Let’s Play! so they can play, grow and experience the benefits of playing sports 🙌 by @espncitizenship

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“I beat cancer, and nothing’s going to stop me because cancer didn’t” 💪

Make-A-Wish kid Levi joined Good Morning America to highlight the importance of pediatric cancer research as part of ESPN’s Victory Challenge and reflect on how the power of a wish helped make him feel “unstoppable” 💫

🔗 in Bio by @espncitizenship

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Whether you’re new to youth sports, navigating your child’s journey or looking for ways to support them along the way, the Aspen Institute’s Project Play has you covered 🙌

Explore Parent Checklists, available in English and Spanish, with tips and resources to help kids get the most out of their youth sports experience ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️

Ya sea que recién estés comenzando en el mundo de los deportes juveniles, acompañando a tu hijo en su trayectoria o buscando maneras de apoyarlo en el camino, Project Play del Aspen Institute tiene lo que necesitas 🙌

Explora las listas de verificación para padres, disponibles en inglés y español, con consejos y recursos para ayudar a los niños a aprovechar al máximo su experiencia en los deportes juveniles ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️ by @espncitizenship

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Great teachers make a lasting impact 🍏 🏈

As part of the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers and ESPN’s Take Back Sports initiative, we celebrated educators and coaches making a difference and helping students succeed by @espncitizenship

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It’s National Coaches Day! 🏈

Legendary College Football Coach Nick Saban shares why youth coaches play such an important role in helping young athletes grow, make progress and become the best versions of themselves through sports — teaching them important lessons that can help them succeed in life 🏈⚽⚾🏀🏐 by @espncitizenship

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Hit replay on this one 🔁 What an incredible week!

We can't say it enough, THANK YOU teachers for inspiring our college football family! #ExtraYardWeek #BigDayforTeachers #TeachersInspire by @espncitizenship

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The Victory Challenge continues — and the New England Patriots are getting into the game! 🏈🎗️

The Patriots are donating $100K to pediatric cancer research, bringing ESPN’s fundraising total to $3M as we work toward raising $10M by Super Bowl Sunday.

🔗 in Bio by @espncitizenship

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September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and ESPN’s Victory Challenge continues!🎗️

Team IMPACT kid Heston joined the TCU football program in April 2025 and has since inspired the team while finding strength, confidence and a sense of belonging with the Horned Frogs— a powerful reminder of the impact sports can have beyond the field.

🔗 in Bio by @espncitizenship

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Sometimes the teachers who inspired you never forgot you, either. 🥹 Heartwarming to know that the inspiration went both ways all along. ✨

Thanks to the ACC Network for sharing these special stories during #extrayardweek🍏 🏈 by @espncitizenship

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Great mentors leave an impact that lasts a lifetime! 🌟

From teaching sportsmanship and hard work to offering constant support, accountability, and care, teachers and coaches do so much more than just educate—they help shape who we become.

Join the ACC in saying thank you to the educators and mentors who inspired you! 🍏🏆

#ThankATeacher #CoachesMakeADifference #TeachersInspireChampions #ExtraYardWeek by @espncitizenship

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Behind every champion is a teacher who believed in them first! 🍏🏆

From pushing us to work harder to always having our backs, our teachers and coaches leave an impact that lasts way beyond the classroom. Take a moment to thank a teacher who changed your life! 👇✨

#ThankATeacher #TeachersInspireChampions #GreatTeachersChangeLives by @espncitizenship

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