No One Fights Alone

Real connection for Teens under real pressure

Fight Club creates in-person groups where boys and girls can talk, listen, and show up as themselves.

In-person groups
Age-appropriate structure
Trained adult oversight

$550K

Raised to support local Fight Club programs

Fight Club exists to provide confidential peer support where teens can share struggles, find encouragement, and grow stronger together.

About Fight Club

Support that shows up in real life

Today’s youth face a relentless battle—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Challenges come in both obvious and subtle forms, often accelerated by the pressures of social media. They belong to the most “connected” generation in history, yet many feel more isolated than ever.

At Fight Club, we create a safe, confidential space for teens to disconnect from their screens and reconnect in real life through shared meals, meaningful conversations, and moments of fun.

Do Life Together

Fight Club groups are built around shared presence, not lectures or lessons.

Face-To Face Connections

Real conversations happen in the room, not through screens or programs.

You’re Not Alone

Every group is structured so no one carries things by themselves in isolation or silence.

17%

Children experiencing “fair” or “poor” mental health (ages 5–17).
Source: 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.

7,239

Hospital visits for suicidal ideation among youth (2019–2023).
Source: 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.

17.8

Kansas teen suicide rate per 100,000.
Source: 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.

Stories & Impact

Real Stories. Real Change.

What happens when people show up, speak honestly, and are met without judgment.

"I am amazed at the depth of conversations our boys have...Transparency has bred more transparency as they realize they're not alone."
Ben
Leader, Blue Valley Northwest
"Fight Club is a place where I feel safe and comfortable with my brothers...I always feel confident to share what is going on in my life."
Hagen
Member, Olathe South High School
“If I had to describe fight club in one sentence, I would say this is a really good resource for support and it’s fun to do with your friends on a Sunday night.”
Jake
Member, Chisholm Trail Middle School
"I truly understand how powerful it is for teens to feel safe...talking openly about what they're going through. I'm grateful my youngest son is involved."
Tiffany
Parent
"It gave him a place to feel safe to express hard emotions...and share their feelings with other peers. It helped my heart take a breath."
Sharyl
Parent

Real connection gives teens strength to face life together

Fight Club offers a place where teens are heard, supported, and encouraged to grow through shared honesty and trust.

Our Programs

Programs Built for Boys and Girls

Boys and girls participate in separate groups to create safer, more open environments where honesty and trust can grow.

Boys Fight Club

Boys groups focus on connection, accountability, and honest conversation without pressure to perform or explain emotions perfectly. Sessions are guided, structured, and grounded in peer respect.

Girls Fight Club

Girls groups provide space for open discussion, shared experience, and peer connection. Conversations are age-appropriate, facilitated, and centered on belonging, confidence, and emotional awareness.

About Fight Club

Leadership

Fight Club is led by experienced facilitators and professionals who understand youth development, group dynamics, and emotional regulation.

Ryan Bevins
Founder and President

Visionary leader creating confidential peer support spaces where teens connect and grow together with vulnerability.

Kechia Lake
Executive Director

Experienced educator dedicated to empowering teens through compassionate, safe, supportive communities where they feel valued.

Tiffany Whitney
VP of Mission Development

Bereaved mother and advocate committed to preventing teen suicide through empathetic peer support and outreach.

Join the Fight

Be Part of the Circle That Changes Lives

Fight Club works because people show up. Whether you give your time, your support, or your resources, your involvement directly strengthens the spaces where kids feel seen, heard, and supported.

Stay in the Know

Updates From Inside the Work

Occasional updates on groups, growth, and how the work continues across schools and communities.

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