This summer 11 year old Kansas City kid, Payne Walker, was moved by the need for other children in our community to have equipment to exercise and play sports. Payne loves football, so his passion for the sport and the realized need that not every child is able to play and exercise as he is, compelled him to begin Project 54.
Payne took his love for football, his love for kids in the community, and some creative ideas to form Project 54. He is working with TLC for Children and Families and to collect 54 (or more) footballs for area youth. Payne plays for the Blue Valley Northwest 5th grade Huskies and proudly wears #54. The desire to help others comes from deep inside of Payne’s Heart…Soul…and Mind.
You can help Payne collect 54 (or more) footballs for local youth. Here's how:
Participate in the 1st Annual Pigskin Pile-Up
Collecting New and “Gently” Used Footballs For Underprivileged Children. TLC for Children and Families will be the recipient of all donations.
Drop Off Location:
MC Sports: 11310 W.135th Street, Overland Park, Kansas
Collection Dates:
During Regular Business Hours
- Saturday, September 25
- Sunday, September 26
- Saturday ,October 2
- Sunday, October 3
For More Information:
- Follow Project 54 on Facebook.
- Download the Project 54 Flyer.
- Unable to attend a Drop Off Date, but you would still like to help? Simply email Project 54.
- For more ideas to Give Back as a Family, read this article on Volunteer Opportunities in Kansas City from KC Going Places.