Ciré was a talented multisport athlete from a young age. When girls didn’t want to play softball with her, she played baseball with the boys. In high school, she became a four-sport athlete and the first female at Camden Catholic High School to join the football team. She earned a basketball scholarship to Rowan College and had an opportunity to play for Rutgers. She chose Rowan only to have the program shut down due to Covid.
Ciré continued her studies, played women’s football for the Philadelphia Phantomz, while coaching the freshman girls’ basketball team at Camden Catholic High School to an undefeated season in her first year as coach at the age of 20.
The only thing bigger than Ciré’s goals, was her heart. She wanted to give back and to help others. As the daughter of a single mother, Cire was fortunate to be able to participate in numerous sporting activities. However, these activities can be costly. A single parent who is financially able to pay for these activities may still need the support in getting her child to practice and games. It truly takes a village, and Cire was lucky enough to have the support of a village.
Cire recognized this wasn’t the case for all children. She spoke often of wanting to start a foundation or league that would be inclusive and accessible.
Tragically, Ciré lost her life in an automobile accident shortly after her 21st birthday. While her life was cut short, Ciré lived more in 21 years than most live in a full lifetime.
“I had the honor to get to know Cirè as a student-athlete. I was the athletic director at her high school, Camden Catholic. She was always very respectful and had a great presence about her. I got to know her a bit by watching her play in games and seeing her walk through the halls. I really got to know her when she came to my office with a question I had never received before. She asked if she could play on the football team. I was very impressed with her courage and her willingness as to step out of the box. The team was very welcoming and I was happy that she was able to experience this major feat. I think that many student-athletes and young people can learn from Cirè’s courage. What she accomplished during her time here should be celebrated.”
Our mission is to preserve Ciré’s legacy and continue her vision of empowering youth and women through sports.
The Cirè A. Forman All 4 Sports Foundation was founded by Cirè’s mother Patricia Forman along with her immediate family and is a Registered Not-For-Profit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Our Goals
Provide program resources
Provide financial support through grants for sports activity costs
Provide challenged athletes with funds to help with entry fees, uniforms, and equipment
Develop athletic and related Programs
Run Girl Run
This program will distribute running shoes to those in need.
Making a Splash / Swim Lesson Support
The goal of the foundation is to make swimming lessons available to all children, so they gain a life-saving skill that they can eventually introduce to future generations.
Making a Splash Provides grants for swim lessons and water safety resources to those who cannot afford them.
Football / PlayHer Grant
One goal of the foundation is to empower girls and women in football and to provide education in the game of football, as well as mentorship. One way we will do this is to establish a football camp for girls to help them develop the skills they need to play the game, as well as teaching them how to play the game safely.
PlayHer Grant: To supply helmets, cleats, and other equipment required for safety to female football players who need financial support/sponsorship.
Today, there are over 3,500+ adult women playing organized tackle football in the US. Most have full-time jobs and pay to play.
Resources for Athletes with Special Needs
The foundation will assist with locating and sharing, as well as developing sports and recreational opportunities for children with both cognitive and physical disabilities.
For children on the spectrum, sports can help improve their self-esteem and increase and improve social interaction. Sports can also be used to improve their communication and leadership skills, as well as teach them to make physical activity a part of a healthy lifestyle.
For children with disabilities, the key is finding the right program that fits their interests and accommodates their disability. There are many sports offerings to accommodate a variety of minds and bodies
