Let's Play it Forward

Ryan Wilson - Advertising/Marketing Coordinator - Founder (Active)

Ryan Wilson is a graduate of Fordham University and is majoring in Psychology. He is an Eagle Scout. He loves music, high adventures, and has run a half marathon. Also, he enjoys playing sports including baseball, basketball, and football. When he has free time, he loves to spend time with his family, friends, and his pet bunny, Cookie. Ryan has always had a passion for
helping others in need. He hopes that this organization will give needy children
and teens a chance to play sports, get active, and change their lives for the better.

J.T. Olert - Community Development Director - Founder (Active)

J.T. Olert is a graduate of James Madison University and is majoring in international relations. He is a triplet with two other sisters. He plays football and lacrosse for his school. Other activities he enjoys are golf and playing street hockey with his friends. He has been involved in scouting since 1st grade and hopes to achieve Eagle Scout. He has been on high honor roll/honor roll since the 6th grade. When he is not in school or playing sports, he likes to spend time at Woodloch Pines with his family and friends. He hopes that the Let’s Play It organization will be a great success and give a lot of kids the opportunity to play the sports they love.

Luigi Olinto - Fundraising Liaison - Founder (Active)

Luigi is a graduate of Notre Dame and is majoring in economics. He is a high honor student who is involved in a variety of activities including Boy Scouts, Varsity Hockey and Varsity Golf. He is passionate about sports and the importance of them in everyone's daily life. In his free time he loves spending time with his family and friends boating on the Hudson River and enjoying outdoor adventures. He is thrilled that LPIF has been so successful and able to provide so many children with the opportunity to live a healthy and happy life through exercise.

John Lombardi - Community Development Director - Founder (Active)

John Lombardi is a graduate of Syracuse University and is majoring in finance. He is a Jet, Met, and Ranger fan. He plays football for Somers. He enjoys watching sports and has visited many of the ballparks across America. He feels as if every child has the right to play a sport and knows that this organization will help many childen who are in need of sports equipment.

Thomas Pasyanos - Webmaster - Founder (Active)

Thomas Pasyanos is a Senior at the University of Michigan. He is 21 and his favorite sports are basketball and golf. He loves to watch the Yankees, Knicks, Giants and most importantly Tiger Woods. He loves to spend time with friends doing anything from hiking and rock climbing to going to the beach. He joined this organization to help underprivileged children around the world have the opportunity to have fun as he has with sports.

Dan Rannekleiv - Scholarships/Grant Coordinator - Founder (Active)

Daniel Rannekleiv is graduate of South Carolina University. He plays Football and Baseball. He has Made Honor roll since 6th grade. When he isn't on the field he likes to play basketball and ride his bike with friends. he spends a lot of time hanging out with his family and friends. He also enjoys attending sporting events such as games or fundraisers. He is hoping the children of Lets Play It Forward have the same great experience with sports as he has.

Anthony Lombardi - Advertising Specialist - Founder (Active)

Anthony Lombardi is a Senior at Villanova University. He likes to play baseball and football. He likes to watch the Jets and Rangers. In his free time Anthony likes to watch movies with his family and hang out with his friends. His favorite vacation spot is Woodloch Pines. Anthony is excited to be a part of Let's Play it Forward and he hopes that this organization will make a positive change in kids lives.

Chris Abatecola - Social Media Specialist - Founder (Active)

Chris Abatacola is a graduate of SUNY Cortland. He is playing football and running track for the Blaze. He loves to be outside with his friends playing sports or just messing around, and his favorite sports are football and lacrosse. He enjoys traveling with his family to fun places like Florida. He loves to watch the Giants, Rangers, Knicks and Yankees on T.V. He joined this organization to help the underprivileged children around the world and to make them as fortunate and happy as the members of this organization are. Chris is also very proud of his brother who recently just earned the title United States Marine! OORAH! He is very excited to see 'Lets Play It Forward' become something very special and he can't wait to see the positive change it will have on children's lives.

T.J. Bonacorso - Sports Equipment Locator - Founder

T.J. is a graduate of Westchester Community College. His favorite sport is baseball. He plays first base on the Yorktown High School Freshman team. T.J. enjoys hanging out with his friends, listening to music and playing Madden. He also enjoys watching the Mets, Jets, Knicks and Rangers. He has a dog named Hazel. His favorite vacation spot is Florida. He is excited about making a difference in the lives of young children.

Tucker Clair - Community Development Director - Founder (Active)

Tucker is a graduate of the University of Alabama and is majoring in mathematics and economics. He is a huge sports fan. Tucker plays football, basketball and lacrosse. His favorite sports teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Yankees and he also loves Notre Dame. Some other activities he enjoys are snowboarding, playing golf and swimming. Tucker is one of 65 grandchildren and enjoys spending time with his family. He is excited to work with Let’s Play It Forward. He wants to make a difference in the lives of children and organizations in need and hopes that he can help them to have as great an experience participating in sports as he has.

Ashley Moon- Social Media Director (Active)

Ashley is a Sophomore at Somers high school. She plays soccer and runs track and field. She also loves to swim. In her free time, Ashley likes to hang out with friends and family. She is excited to be a part of let’s play it forward and let children have the same opportunities as her with sports.

John Mollaghan - Local Collection Coordinator (Active)

John is a Senior at Somers High School. He plays Football, Basketball, and Baseball. He loves hanging out with his friends, he enjoys fishing and going to the beach in the summer. He is excited to be a part of Let's Play It Forward and hopes that kids around the world get to have the same great experience with sports as he has.

Brooke Wagner (Active)

Brooke Wagner is a Senior at Somers High School. When not at school, she can be found at Spotlight Studios in Yorktown where she has been dancing competitively since 2nd grade. She has competed in and won at various National Dance competitions. Brooke also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys vacationing in Cape Cod, attending summer camp at Camp Cayuga in Pennsylvania and furthering her training at dance workshops in New York City. She’s excited to be a member of Let’s Play It Forward and helping children around the World enjoy sports of all kinds.

Leonardo Joseph - NYC Ambassador (Active)

Leonardo is a Sophomore at the Birch Wathen Lenox High School in Manhattan. He is an athlete and serious sports fan: some of his favorite teams are the Knicks and the NY Giants. Leonardo is on the Birch Wathen basketball, lacrosse, and track and field teams, and is also a member of the debate and finance clubs. Leonardo comes from a home where giving back and taking care of others is everything. That is why he decided to start a club where city kids can make connections and feel a part of something by playing sports while also giving back to the community. BSCC works in partnership with Let's Play It Forward, expanding its mission to NYC. Being involved with Let’s Play It Forward is critical to Leo because he wants all children to have the benefits of playing sports and being on teams.