The mission of Athletes Helping Athletes, Inc. is to connect local special needs athletes with mainstream student-athletes in a spirit of friendship for their mutual benefit and inspiration. AHA, Inc. believes that a world of greater acceptance for all can begin with our children, sharing athletic experiences and a love for sport while developing compassion and mutual respect. Athletes Helping Athletes, Inc. exists to better the life of the special needs athlete by: Providing funding to special needs organizations throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania (and the surrounding areas) that offer a place for the special needs athlete to fulfill their desire to participate in sports. Providing awareness and community support for the special needs athlete through inclusion in local school athletic functions by serving as Honorary Team Captains at the home games for our participating teams. Offering other extra-curricular events and activities that provide opportunities for athletes of all abilities and coaches to come together while sharing athletic experiences and a love for sport while developing compassion and mutual respect AND HAVING SOME FUN! Since our founding in 2002, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charities and organizations through our sponsored events, individual team fundraisers and in-kind donations.