STRONGER TOGETHER
Our Legacy
Cancer Kickers Soccer Club was never just about soccer.
It was about giving a child the chance to feel like part of a team. It was about reminding families that they had a community beside them. It was about celebrating courage, creating moments of joy, and finding hope even on the hardest days.
Over the years, we were privileged to walk alongside extraordinary children and their families. They inspired us with their resilience, their laughter, and their strength. In return, our volunteers, donors, and supporters wrapped them in a community of compassion that became the heart of Cancer Kickers Soccer Club.
Although our organization has concluded its work, its purpose will never be forgotten. Every life touched, every friendship formed, every jersey worn, and every act of kindness is part of a legacy that will continue to inspire long after our final chapter.
To everyone who made Cancer Kickers Soccer Club possible, thank you. You proved that when people come together with love and purpose, they can make an immeasurable difference.
COMFORT, COMMUNITY, AND CONNECTIONS
Our Values
COMFORT
From the very beginning, Cancer Kickers Soccer Club was built on a simple belief: no child or family should face cancer alone. Every jersey delivered, every care package assembled, and every encouraging message shared was a reminder that someone was thinking of them, cheering them on, and walking alongside them. Offering comfort wasn't just one of our values, it was one of the greatest privileges of our journey.
COMMUNITY
One of the greatest gifts Cancer Kickers Soccer Club offered was a sense of belonging. We believed that while cancer could be isolating, every child and family deserved to feel supported, encouraged, and connected. Together, we built a community where teammates were celebrated, families were supported, and lifelong connections were formed through kindness, compassion, and shared hope.
CONNECTIONS
Cancer Kickers Soccer Club believed that connection could make even the hardest journey feel a little less lonely. By bringing people together with a shared purpose, we created lasting relationships that inspired hope, strengthened resilience, and reminded every teammate that an entire community was cheering them on.
BIG FAMILY, BIGGER TEAM
Our Story
Founded in 2016 by Michelle and Chris Clothier, Cancer Kickers Soccer Club began as a family passion project and grew into a global community built on compassion, connection, and hope. With no personal connection to childhood cancer, the Clothiers felt a deep calling to serve children and families facing one of life's most difficult challenges, and they answered that calling with heart.
The mission was simple but meaningful: to bring Comfort, Community, and Connection to children 18 and under who were battling cancer or walking through remission. Each child, or "teammate," was nominated by a loved one and welcomed into the CKSC family with a personalized care package, custom jersey, and gear designed to help them feel celebrated, valued, and supported.
Over the years, Cancer Kickers Soccer Club grew into an international community made possible by the generosity of countless supporters who believed in the mission and helped bring moments of encouragement and joy to brave young teammates and their families.
More than a nonprofit, Cancer Kickers Soccer Club became a family-driven movement inspired by the courage of children who showed us what strength, resilience, and hope truly look like. While our operations have concluded, the impact of this community and the stories created along the way will always remain part of the CKSC legacy.
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Meet the Staff
There was no higher honor for our staff than to be a part of the lives of our brave teammates!
FOUNDER
FOUNDER
Chris Clothier
(Coach Chris)
Michelle Clothier
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ainsley Stonebrook
How It Worked
The heart of Cancer Kickers Soccer Club was simple: bring joy, encouragement, and a sense of belonging to children facing cancer.
Through our nomination process, children 18 and younger who were battling cancer or in remission were welcomed as official teammates. Each child received a personalized jersey featuring their favorite number and nickname, along with a customized backpack filled with Cancer Kickers gear delivered straight to their door.
Every package was thoughtfully created to celebrate each child's individuality and remind them that they were part of a team built on compassion and connection.