We are coming together this October as athletes, athletic trainers, parents, coaches, and sports fans, to rally support for a group of young people often forgotten.

For student-athletes experiencing a medical exit from sport caused by career-ending injury, health condition, or repeat concussions, it can feel like their entire world is falling apart. On top of their physical rehabilitation and medical treatments, these young people frequently cope with identity loss (91%) , depression (75%), and even suicidal ideation (31%) directly related to their medical exit from sport*. 76% report feeling like a part of them has died. And sadly, only 30% know they have people to talk to if needed.

We believe nobody should feel alone when they are experiencing tremendous loss, which is why we are inviting you to join us in doing something about it!

Over the past year, Sidelined USA sent out 150 care packages to young people who experienced a medically-forced exit from sport. These care packages help medically disqualified student-athletes feel seen and understood and provide them with tangible resources from those who have been there themselves. Each care package includes custom made gifts and resources informed and designed by Sidelined USA’s network of mentor sidelined athletes and will be provided to medically sidelined athletes free of charge— and even customized to their personal experience!

Will you join us in showing medically disqualified student-athletes that they are not forgotten and that their story isn't over?

Our team goal is to fund 200 care packages this October. Each care package costs $55 including shipping. Anything you can contribute will have a direct impact on medically disqualified student-athletes.

Let's do some good together for a group of young people often forgotten!

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*According to a 2022 study by Sidelined USA

All donations will go to support Sidelined USA's Care Package Campaign. Would you like to more about how to order a care package, at no cost, for a medically disqualified student-athlete in your life? Please reach out to us through our Care Package Request Form.

Your gift to 501(c)3 Sidelined USA is tax deductible. EIN# 83-2147421

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Care Package Campaign 2023

for medically disqualified student-athletes

Team Members