PLay it
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THE BEST FUN-DRAISER AROUND!
Play It Forward, 2-4-1’s premiere fundraiser, is back for year two!
Join us Wednesday, August 26th at Elizabeth Park for a night of games and giving. All proceeds support 2-4-1’s powerful mission: to help all kids grow through sport and social-emotional learning
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Aug. 26, 2026

Event Details

Enjoy fun, field day-style games plus great food, signature cocktails, prizes, and a short program celebrating the impact of 2-4-1. Think backyard barbecue plus signature 2-4-1 sport sampling fun plus classy gala! You’ll leave grateful to support sport-based youth and community development locally and globally.

WHEN

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
5:30 – 8:00pm

WHERE

The Pond House
Elizabeth Park, Hartford

Celebrating Stephanie Blozy, Play It Forward Legacy Award Winner

Stephanie Blozy is the recipient of this year's Play it Forward Legacy Award, given to someone who has made outstanding contributions to youth sports and play. 

Stephanie is a warrior, trailblazer, coach and cheerleader who is committed to growing the game – and having a great time doing so. Stephanie committed to running after receiving a Lupus diagnosis, and movement changed her life. As the owner of Fleet Feet West Hartford, Stephanie established the Zoomerangs kids running program and Little Manchester Road Race, introducing thousands of kids to the joy of running. Stephanie has championed the 2-4-1 ASICS Blue Jean Mile, honoring those we’ve lost to mental health challenges and supporting positive mental health for kids.

In everything she does, Stephanie brings passion and joy, and her contagious energy reminds us why all kids should experience the power of play.

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Team Captains and Sponsorship Opportunities!

Want to be a champion for 2-4-1? You can invite other couples or help 2-4-1 receive corporate sponsorship for the event. Contact zeke@241play.org for more information.
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Recapping Play It Forward 2025

Last year’s event was a grand slam! We had a blast playing with you. Check out Mayor Arunan Arulampalam's Chief of Staff and Kevin Martinez of ESPN words uplifting how 2-4-1 grows stronger kids through sport. Principal Josh Scherer of West Middle Community School in Hartford shared the importance of TOP Self Sports (sports-based social-emotional learning) for his K-5 students. Congratulations to Brian Gallagher for winning the inaugural 2-4-1 Play It Forward Legacy Award, recognizing his commitment to youth sports access in Hartford!

Event photos can be found here. Thanks to Frames of Serenityy for capturing the event!

Don’t miss this year’s fun-packed event.

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Why Play It Forward?

Thanks to your support, 2-4-1 is able to:

Provide 2-4-1 TOP Self Sports™

Which blends social-emotional learning with play, for free at local schools and parks, helping students build confidence, resilience, and community.

Expand sport access in underserved areas

Including inner-city schools across Connecticut, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and in communities in Zambia and Kenya

Train coaches and educators

In trauma-informed, play-based approaches that ensure kids feel safe in sports.

Create innovative multisport opportunities for all kids

from novel fencing and ultimate frisbee curriculum to pop-up sport camps at food pantries and community hubs.
With the support of generous benefactors at Play It Forward and beyond, 2025 was a banner year for 2-4-1 and our impact.

2-4-1's Year In Review

LEVELED THE PLAYING FIELD

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KIDS PARTICIPATED
In 2-4-1 programs across our growing community.
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Spanning borders to put play back into sports globally.
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SCHOOLS IN FREE PLAY PROGRAMS
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CAMP PROGRAMS
Empowering youth through multisport exposure.
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SUPPORT 2-4-1

Thanks to you, we’re helping kids build confidence, connection, and resilience through sport and play, so they can win on and off the field.

2-4-1 CARE, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-4014880). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For ticket purchases, the tax-deductible portion will be noted after subtracting the fair market value of goods and services received.