L to R: Kevin Masih, HKPS founder; Brian Pederson, ACYS director; James Rudolph, HKPS co-founder (not pictured, Lance Ragland, HKPS co-founder).

On June 9, Brian Pederson, director of the Association of Christian Youth Sports (www.acys.org), accepted a donation from HelpKidsPlaySports.org (HKPS) in the amount of $500. The donation will be used to help waive participation fees for kids in need.

The ACYS has nearly 3,500 children who play in their programs. Soccer, basketball, flag football and lacrosse are offered.

Pederson has agreed to join HKPS as an associate member. For more information, go to www.acys.org.