The Bridge to Kindness Selects Central Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes as a 2026 Impact Award Winner
Aaron Quinn Accepts Award on Behalf of Central Ohio FCA
The Bridge to Kindness, the weekly River Radio podcast spotlighting Columbus-area nonprofits and ways to get involved, named Central Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) a 2026 Impact Award winner. The award recognizes FCA’s dedicated work equipping coaches and athletes with faith, character, and leadership through sports.
Aaron Quinn, Central Ohio FCA Multi-Area Director, accepted the award at the ceremony. Paul Rankin, Chick-fil-A Easton Town Center owner/operator and longtime FCA supporter, delivered remarks as well.
Rankin, an Ohio native, leads the popular Easton location with his family. A committed community leader, he actively supports local schools, churches, Chamber of Commerce, and Habitat for Humanity. As a Christian entrepreneur, Rankin integrates faith into business and ministry, frequently speaking on leadership, entrepreneurship, and living out the Gospel. His consistent backing of FCA reflects his passion for using influence to impact young people through sports and faith.
Central Ohio FCA serves hundreds of coaches and athletes across regional schools. Weekly huddles, coaches’ Bible studies, one-on-one mentoring, and summer camps that integrate biblical principles into athletic competition. Coaches gain tools to lead with integrity. Athletes develop discipline, teamwork, and an eternal perspective beyond wins and losses. The ministry builds relationships that extend into families and communities, fostering stronger team cultures and personal growth.
The Bridge to Kindness chose FCA for its measurable, lasting impact—aligning perfectly with the podcast’s mission to inspire difference-makers. FCA meets people where they are: on practice fields and in locker rooms—turning sports into platforms for Gospel outreach and character formation.
“We are honored to receive this recognition,” Quinn stated. “Our staff and volunteers pour into coaches and athletes daily because sports open doors to hearts. Thank you to The Bridge to Kindness for seeing the eternal value in this work.”
Rankin’s remarks reinforced the theme. He praised FCA’s focus on transforming athletes and coaches, emphasizing how faith creates ripple effects across Central Ohio. His remarks highlighted the power of investing in today’s youth to shape tomorrow’s leaders of integrity.
This Impact Award celebrates organizations like Central Ohio FCA that deliver tangible results through consistent, relational ministry. Their model proves sports and faith coexist powerfully for community good.
The Bridge to Kindness congratulates Central Ohio FCA on this well-deserved honor. Their work strengthens the region one coach, one athlete, and one huddle at a time. Continued partnership will amplify positive change across Columbus.
