Austen Everett’s goal was to become a professional soccer player, but her vision became something much bigger.
After being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Everett created the Austen Everett Foundation as a way to help kids battling cancer meet college and professional athletes. Since her passing in 2012, Everett's mother, June Leahy, has carried on the foundation, which has empowered over 650 youth and 60 professional and collegiate athletic programs.
For her efforts, Leahy has been recognized as Sounders FC’s Community MVP for 2018. Vote each day for Leahy, who is competing against other MLS club representatives for a $25,000 donation to their charity.