Plays4Joy
Teaming Up to Boost
Kids’ Mental Health
Plays4Joy
Teaming Up to Boost
Kids’ Mental Health
Our Game Changing Approach
Plays4Joy brings together Professional, Team USA and College athletes along with the healthcare professionals who care for them. Together, creating meaningful experiences that inspire and empower kids!
Play, laugh and connect—Plays4Joy are activities that bring you joy.
Sharing joyful moments with kids boosts their mental health and makes a big impact!
Plays4Joy in Practice
The Plays4Joy initiative brings joy to life by creating fun, meaningful ways to play, connect and grow together.
Joy of the Day
YouTube videos, activities and challenges bring joy to life featuring athletes’ Plays4Joy. Click here to learn more and explore our Joy of the Day Features!
Share on Socials
Get in the game and help spread smiles with @plays4joy. Cheer, share, and be part of our team! Click here and see how you can share your Plays4Joy on socials.
Workshops
Through play, community members help kids discover joy, guided by our playbook. Our Playbook is coming soon, sign up below to be the first to know!
Get in the Game
There’s a way for everyone to get in the Plays4Joy game—Teaming Up To Boost Kids’ Mental Health!
Sign Up Today
Sign up for Plays4Joy today to be the first to receive our video Joy of the Day Features. Questions? Contact Us.
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All donations to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Partnership for Proactive Health are tax deductible (EIN: 88-1986700).
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Summary & Trends Report: 2013–2023 . U .S . Department of Health and Human Services; 2024. 3 Ruch DAHorowitz LMHughes JL, et al. Suicide in US Preteens Aged 8 to 12 Years, 2001 to 2022. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2424664. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24664.