OUR STORY
IT STARTED WITH ONE INCREDIBLE GIRL.
Malia’s Awesome World began with Malia — a girl whose strength, determination, and love for being part of something bigger inspired a dream.
After being diagnosed with epilepsy as a young child, Malia’s journey included countless medications, multiple brain surgeries, relearning how to walk, and challenges most people will never have to face. But those challenges have never defined who she is.
Malia found something she loved: cheerleading. For seven years, special needs competitive cheer gave her a place to move, compete, build confidence, make connections, and most importantly — belong.
When that opportunity disappeared, Malia kept asking one simple question: “When can I go back to cheer?”
That question planted the seed for Malia’s Awesome World.
FROM ONE QUESTION CAME A BIGGER DREAM.
Malia’s Awesome World was created from a simple belief: everyone deserves a place where they belong.
What started as a dream of bringing Malia back to the sport she loved has grown into a vision for something much bigger — an inclusive space where individuals of all ages and abilities can move, play, compete, connect, and simply be themselves.
Our vision is to bring competitive and adaptive cheer, sensory-friendly activities, physical fitness, basketball and other sports, community programs, and opportunities to host Special Olympics activities together under one roof.
A place built not around limitations — but possibilities.
BUILT FOR EVERY BODY.
BUILT FOR EVERY ABILITY.
At Malia’s Awesome World, inclusion isn’t an afterthought — it’s the foundation of everything we’re building.
We envision a place where children and adults of all abilities can participate, grow, compete, build friendships, and experience the joy of belonging.
From adaptive and competitive sports to sensory-friendly activities, fitness, community programs, and special events, every part of Malia’s Awesome World will be designed with one goal in mind:
Make sure everyone has a place to belong.
WHAT WE’RE BUILDING
A place where every ability has an opportunity to shine.
ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Inclusive sports programs that help people of all abilities build confidence, develop skills, stay active, and experience the joy of being part of a team.
Creative programs that give people of all abilities the freedom to express themselves, explore their talents, build confidence, and create without limits.
CREATIVE ARTS
LIFE SKILLS & INDEPENDENCE
Building confidence through everyday life skills, social experiences, and opportunities that encourage greater independence and personal growth.
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL CONNECTION
Creating opportunities to build friendships, connect with the community, try new experiences, and feel a true sense of belonging.
ENRICHMENT & EXPERIENCES
Meaningful experiences that encourage exploration, spark new interests, create lasting memories, and open the door to new possibilities.
CREATIVE ARTS
CELEBRATIONS & SPECIAL MOMENTS
Creating joyful moments where achievements are celebrated, milestones are honored, and every person has the opportunity to feel seen, valued, and proud.