The Ryan Whitney Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament
A celebration of Ryan Whitney's life through the sport he loved — honoring his memory, his spirit, and the reminder that no one should carry their burdens alone.
Why This Tournament Matters
Ryan Whitney was 15 years old when he died by suicide. He was a competitive baseball player, a freshman running back at Olathe South High School, a fisherman, a wakeboarder, and someone who had a genuine gift for making people feel seen. He loved backyard wiffle ball with his brother Jake. He fired up teammates with one simple phrase: "Be a DAWG."
In one of his final messages, Ryan wrote: "Everyone I know and love, please keep your head up and keep pushing. I want anyone who is struggling to reach out."
This tournament exists because of that. It is a celebration of how Ryan lived — with passion, humor, and an enormous heart — and a reminder that behind even the brightest smiles, people can be carrying things no one else can see. Fight Club was built for exactly that truth.
What to Expect
The Ryan Whitney Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament is one of Fight Club's signature fundraisers, open to anyone in the community. Each year it brings together families, friends, and supporters for a day of competition, connection, and remembrance in Ryan's honor.
This is a day to cheer each other on, lift each other up, and carry Ryan's legacy forward — not just as a talented athlete, but as a young man who encouraged everyone around him to keep pushing.
Come ready to play the way Ryan played: with everything you've got.
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Our 2026 Event Sponsors
These organizations stepped up to make Fight Club's 2026 fundraiser possible. Their support keeps our groups running, our mission growing, and ensures no teen fights alone.
No One Fights Alone Sponsor
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Join The Fight Sponsor
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Join families, supporters, and community partners for an event that directly supports Fight Club groups for boys and girls. Your presence helps expand access to consistent, in-person connection where it matters most.
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