About Us

 

 

We are the Kickin it Forward Foundation. In June of 2018, 7-year-old Kort Steffens endured a UTV accident that caused serious soft tissue damage to his arm and hand. He spent 18 days in Mayo Hospital, underwent 6 surgeries, and months of physical therapy that ultimately conserved the function of his hand. Friends, family, and the community gathered together to support the Steffens family with a benefit that helped Kort’s family tremendously with medical bills. In 2019, Kort’s family and friends gathered again to start the Kickin it Forward Foundation to financially support other local families facing medical emergencies or illnesses.

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We are a non-profit foundation that raises money to support Northeast Iowa families facing medical emergencies or illnesses. Our foundation is supported by volunteers. Our goal is to use quality family activities, outreach, and public involvement to best serve the needs of families in the area. This
foundation was started, not only because of personal experience, but we also recognized a need for financial support for local families facing difficult times. 

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The Kickin it Forward Foundation holds two events annually.  In August we hold an adult and youth kickball tournament, raffle, silent auction, and dinner. In September we hold our annual UTV ride and raffle.  Our foundation continues to grow and each year we are able to financially support additional families facing medical emergencies.  We have financially supported over 100 families in their time of need since 2019. With our continued sponsorship and community support we are able to continue to financial support families in their time of need. 

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