FIGHTING FORWARD, GIVING BACK
We’ve Learned to Fight Back.
Now We’re Ready to Give Back.
Fighting Forward, Giving Back is a participant-led club made up of Fighting Back Annual Achievement Night honorees. Our members turn gratitude into action through fundraising, volunteerism, appreciation and support for others in the Fighting Back community.
See how we give back. ↓
WHY THE CLUB EXISTS
A Lifetime of Support.
After receiving scholarships and support from Fighting Back, our Annual Achievement Night honorees wanted a meaningful way to give back — to thank the people who supported them, strengthen the community and help create the same opportunities for someone else. That idea became Fighting Forward, Giving Back.
A Chance to Pay It Forward.
MEET THE FOUNDER, MEMBER & AMBASSADOR
Natanya Sortland
Natanya founded Fighting Forward, Giving Back to give Annual Achievement Night honorees a meaningful way to stay connected and give back.
After surviving a life-threatening subarachnoid hemorrhage in 2014, she came to Fighting Back in 2016 facing significant mobility and sensory challenges. Since then, she has made remarkable progress and become an active volunteer, advocate and leader.
In 2024, Natanya was recognized as an Annual Achievement Night Honoree. Today, she serves as a Fighting Back Ambassador and leads Fighting Forward, Giving Back, helping other honorees stay connected and make a difference.
HOW MEMBERS GIVE BACK
Small Actions. Shared Purpose. Real Impact.
Members choose how to get involved based on their interests, abilities and availability. Some of the ways our honorees give back include:
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
Let’s Keep the Momentum Going.
If you are a Fighting Back Annual Achievement Night honoree and scholarship recipient who’s interested in joining the club, we’d love to hear from you!