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Chelsea Cohen Courage Award

Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

Funder: Fairfield County Sports Commission (FCSC) with sponsorship support from the Forever Young Foundation

Geographic Scope: Fairfield County, Connecticut

Focus Areas: Recognizing inspirational strength in battling life-altering obstacles within the sports community

Background: The award is named after Chelsea Cohen, a former Norwalk High School soccer player who passed away in 2006 after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer of the nervous system. Originally established as the "Courage Award," it was renamed the "Chelsea Cohen Courage Award" following her death in 2006.

Award Purpose: Recognizes individuals in the sports community who have shown inspirational strength in overcoming life-altering obstacles

Sponsorship: The Forever Young Foundation (NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young's charitable foundation) has sponsored the award since 2008 and has made joint donations of $2,000 annually with FCSC to the Chelsea Cohen Memorial Fund

Associated Fund: Chelsea Cohen Memorial Fund

Purpose: Started by Chelsea's parents (Barbara Rittner and Larry Cohen) to support HOPE (Helping Open Possibilities for Excellence), which aids young people who need financial assistance to reach their life goals
Donations: Forever Young Foundation and FCSC have contributed $2,000 annually to the fund