Players competing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League All-Star Cup participate in the Athlete Causes program, which provides capital and a fundraising platform for our athletes to play for the causes they care about most. At the end of the season, Athletes Unlimited, powered by Give Lively and the Give Lively Foundation, makes a grant equal to 100% of the athlete’s win bonus to the non-profit of the athlete’s choice.

Here are the organizations the 2025 AUSL All-Star Cup athletes are playing for.

ALS Association: The ALS Association is on a mission to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementias — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Athletes In Action: Athletes in Action is a global community dedicated to developing athletes physically, mentally and spiritually.

Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is enhancing lives tod​ay and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.

Baby2Baby: Baby2Baby is a non-profit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing, and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.

Beauties & Beasts: Since their inception in 2014, Beauties and Beasts has been working tirelessly to break the cycle of abuse and neglect of cats and dogs through awareness and education campaigns, advocating for and saving animals at risk of euthanasia at our local shelters, and through community outreach. Beauties and Beasts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is volunteer-led and 100% dependent on generous donations from individuals, corporations and foundations.

Beyond Ability Matters: Beyond Ability Matters is a non-profit 501c (3) charity that raises funds to help children and young adults with autism and other neurological disabilities. Through Beyond Ability Matters, they not only provide the opportunity to bring the world to those with special needs, but in turn, bring the world to them and enrich their lives beyond what was thought imaginable.

Buddy Baseball: Buddy Baseball’s mission is to provide any student with special needs, ages 8 – 21 years old, a chance to play ball where they can succeed, have fun, be part of a team, make friends and not be treated unkindly or cruelly because of their disability. They also provide typical children aged 10 – 22 years old a chance to interact with the special needs community as buddies in order to build their awareness and acceptance of these children. 

Children’s Assistive Technology Services: C.A.T.S. provides for the re-use of pediatric rehabilitation equipment and assistive technology devices in Virginia. They serve as a no-cost resource for children with disabilities who need adaptive equipment and whose families have limited resources.

For All Mothers+: For All Mothers+ is dedicated to breaking the barriers that limit a woman’s choice to pursue and thrive in both career and motherhood

Friends of Jaclyn: Friends of Jaclyn (FOJ) aims to improve the quality of life for children battling pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers by pairing them with a team, club, or community group.

Geaux Teal Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation: Geaux Teal’s mission is to raise awareness for women of all ages about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Girls with Game (Little League Softball): Launched in 2019, the Little League® Girls with Game Initiative is dedicated to honoring all the girls and women who have made the Little League program what it is today and those who inspire the future generation of female participants at every level.

Gray for Glioblastoma: Gray for Glioblastoma is a 501(c)3 with a two-fold mission: to raise funds for vital research and to raise awareness about glioblastoma multiforme, a devastating brain cancer that lacks a cure and effective treatments.

The Hidden Opponent: The Hidden Opponent is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and advocacy group that raises awareness for student-athlete mental health and addresses the stigma within sports culture.

Homes for Heroes: The Homes for Heroes foundation is committed to awarding grants to hero organizations that provide essential support in areas like housing crises, disaster recovery, and health-related struggles; ensuring our heroes receive the assistance they need when it matters most.

International Cancer Advocacy Network – Michael Lee Romero Program: Providing patient navigation for Stage IV cancer patients.

Katie’s Save: Katie’s Save fights for systemic changes at colleges and universities to promote mental health, protect students and prevent suicide.

LUV Michael: Luv Michael produces high-quality organic, gluten-free, and nut-free granola without all the harmful chemicals and toxic allergens. The organization was founded in 2015 by Lisa Liberatore, MD and her son Michael with the goal of providing meaningful employment and on-the-job training to those diagnosed with Autism.

M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment: The M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment mission is to empower girls ages 8 to 18 to prioritize their mental health, avoid negativity, build self-confidence, and pursue their goals through perseverance, courage, and creativity.

Mia Stokes Foundation: Mia’s life was lived giving back to others, and the Mia Stokes Foundation’s mission is to keep her memory alive by giving back to others in need and affected by drunk driving.

Miscarriage Matters: Miscarriage Matters, Inc. is a community of love, support and encouragement. Their goal is to assist those who seek comfort, in hopes that one day, they will be strong enough to “pay it forward” and help others heal.

Morgan’s Message: Morgan’s Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. They aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.

Natasha Watley Foundation: The Natasha Watley Foundation (NWF) was founded by two-time Olympic medalist Natasha Watley to create opportunities for girls in underserved communities to learn and play the game of softball. NWF uses the medium of sport to inspire young women to reach their full potential while fostering character development and awareness of social issues that affect women.

Pink Fund: Pink Fund provides financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels, and allow breast cancer patients in active treatment to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes. Their 90-day grant program allows us to meet their critical expenses for housing, transportation, utilities and insurance.

Pitch in for Baseball & Softball: Pitch In For Baseball & Softball exists to remove equipment as a barrier to play for economically disadvantaged children around the world.

Play Like a Girl: Play Like a Girl!® leverages the skills gained from sport to propel young women into competitive, male-dominated careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Players 4 Pits: Players for Pits guiding mission is to save discarded pit bull-type dogs that end up at their local open-access animal controls in Chicago and the suburbs. They strive to give dogs another chance to become an integral part of our communities by matching them with families that will advocate and love them forever. Their goal is to decrease the number of pit bull-type dogs dying in their local shelters and help Chicago & the entire nation become no-kill.

Project H.O.O.D.: Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny) was born out of a deep commitment to transform lives and uplift communities in the heart of Chicago. Their journey began with the unwavering vision of our founder, Pastor Corey Brooks, who believed in the power of education, mentorship, and community development to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future.

Restoration Ministry: A multicultural/non-denominational ministry, Restoration Ministry continues to break the boundaries of religion and bring all people together.

Teach for America: Teach For America is a nonprofit organization whose stated mission is to “enlist, develop, and mobilize as many as possible of our nation’s most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence”.

Team Aari: The mission of Team Aari is to cultivate a positive and safe learning environment for their AAU team, dedicated to nurturing both athletic skills and character development. They are committed to fostering success not only in sports but in life, emphasizing fundamentals of basketball, mindset, mental health, life skills, team building, networking, and personal responsibility.

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Women’s Sports Foundation: The Women’s Sports Foundation exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life. They are an ally, an advocate and a catalyst. Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, they strengthen and expand participation and leadership opportunities through our research, advocacy, community programming and a wide variety of collaborative partnerships.