It has been said that the enemies and strangers of our world are often synonymous. We fear what we don't understand. Sports is a powerful communicator and can open doors that cross cultural and political boundaries. By playing together through a Friendship Sports activity, people start realizing not what is different about each other, but what is similar. We all are created from the same clay, we all deal with the same themes, and all go through the parade of seasons.

Since it's inception in 1980, FSA has had a powerful global impact on people to people relationships. Millions of people have participated by running along side of Stan Cottrell, Founder of Friendship Sports Association, and have been inspired by his words of encouragement that they have unique gifts that the world needs. The FSA events have served as vehicles for other non-profit organizations to realize unparalled success in reaching populations needing hope and relief on numerous issues such as orphaned children, food distribution, clothing, medical supplies, establishment of health care centers, information management system for adoptive children, disaster relief, and training of church leaders.

How we are funded - FSA is a non-profit organization and all programs are supported through charitable donations without commercial aim or endorsement. We have received many contributions that have helped and encouraged us to keep going “that extra mile”.