Our Story
Our Founder
In 2017, We Can Kick It was founded in the USA by Adrian Conoboy in the aftermath of his brain cancer diagnosis. After much success stateside, Adrian was awarded an MBE in 2021 in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for his services to children with cancer. In 2024, WCKI got charitable status in the UK and is now on a mission to bring free football programmes to children this side of the Pond.
Our Trustees
Adrian Conoboy MBE - Chair
Paul O'Callaghan - Trustee
Maddy Duxbury - Trustee
Paul McMahon - Trustee
Sally Wagon - Trustee
Our Goal
We know first hand how this sport unites people across languages and cultures.
Our vision is to use the passion of football to empower and inspire children affected by cancer. Alongside our football camps (which ensure a safe environment for children to play), we organise match day experiences, football focused social events and arrange football themed care packages for children in hospital.