Building Pathways To Every Child’s Possible
A Heartfelt Thank You
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Get In The Game. Five Sundays. Three Sports. Endless Fun.
Give your child the chance to play, discover new skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of belonging.
Take Heart Sunday Fundays offers welcoming, Free inclusive sports clinics in partnership with Hot Shots NYC for children with developmental disabilities, where every child can learn at their own pace, make new friends, and celebrate every accomplishment.
FIVE SUNDAYS. THREE SPORTS.
Basketball: Nov. 15th
Soccer: Nov. 22nd
Basketball: Nov. 29th
Soccer: Dec. 6th
Wiffle Ball & T Ball: Dec. 13th
Choose one Sunday or join us for all five. Every child deserves a chance to play.
Take Heart
Basketball Clinic
Bringing families, volunteers, and communities together through inclusive sports and our partnership with Hot Shots Basketball - NYC to help children with developmental disabilities build confidence, create lasting connections, and thrive.
Wong Commends Take Heart Foundation for Basketball Clinic Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities
Nonprofit organization continues its mission of expanding opportunities for children with special needs through sports and community programs.
A Special Take Heart Tribute
Watch a special video tribute by New York Yankees Manager, Aaron Boone recognizing Christina’s courage and applauding the Take Heart Foundation’s mission, and marks a powerful beginning to the organization’s efforts to expand access to inclusive athletics for children with developmental disabilities across New York State.
New York Yankees Manager, Aaron Boone
Our Mission
We are committed to empowering children of all abilities through inclusive athletics, mentorship, and community-based programs—creating pathways to confidence, independence, and belonging. Because no child should ever be left on the sidelines.
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Every child deserves a place to play, belong, and thrive.
Nearly 1 in 6 children in the United States lives with a developmental disability. Yet in New York State, tens of thousands are still missing the educational support, therapies, and inclusive athletic opportunities they are legally entitled to.
Take Heart Foundation is changing that.
We’re building programs that create access, confidence, and connection:
Inclusive Athletics — Team-based sports where children of all abilities play together
Mentorship — Role models who inspire confidence, resilience, and growth
Community — Events that bring families together through shared experiences
Our initiatives are beginning to take shape. Partnerships like Hot Shots Basketball, NYC are built to bring our mission to life—delivering inclusive, measurable impact from day one.
“Because early intervention changes life pathways, expanding access not only builds independence for each child but strengthens our entire community’s future potential.”
— PMC (National Library of Medicine)
Powered by supporters who Take Heart
Our mission comes to life through a growing community of corporate sponsors and generous supporters committed to helping us build a more inclusive future. Their support is expanding access to programs for the children and families who need them most.
We proudly recognize these partners as champions of inclusion—helping create stronger futures, making the impossible, possible.
Join us in ensuring no child remains on the sidelines.
One Extra Chromosome,
One Extraordinary Life
Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness
Follow our journey and celebrate with us as we illuminate the possible
We are just getting started.
With your support, we can reach more children, strengthen more communities, and build a future where every child has the opportunity to step onto the field—and know they belong.
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