While sitting in a lawn chair watching his son on a sports field, Mike Perko experienced a moment of clarity so profound that it set an entire movement in motion. What he witnessed in a simple 30‑second interaction between a coach and his son Jack revealed a truth too important to ignore: connection changes lives.

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500 Fist Bumps is built on a profoundly simple belief—that every organization serving young people must create a culture where belonging isn’t accidental, but intentional. A culture where every child, within the first 10 seconds of joining a 500 Fist Bump organization, feels seen, valued, welcomed, and part of something bigger.

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When we choose to lead with purpose, presence, and heart, we don’t just greet kids—we ignite their confidence, strengthen their spirit, and remind them they matter.

We invite you to become a 500 Fist Bump organization. Because every kid deserves to be seen.