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Speaking

Inspiring. Motivating.
Making an impact.

One step. One child. One future.

Andrew Zamarripas, founder of Iron Walk For Kids, is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of youth through faith, perseverance, and service. He is now available to speak at schools, community events, youth programs, sports banquets, churches, and nonprofit organizations.

Andrew Zamarripas, founder of Iron Walk For Kids, at a youth football field

Where Andrew speaks

A youth football coach, a man of faith, and the founder of a Houston nonprofit. Andrew brings the same message to every room: every child deserves an opportunity to succeed.

  • SchoolsAssemblies, athletics departments and student leadership groups.
  • ChurchesServices, men's groups and youth ministry nights.
  • Youth programsLittle League and youth football teams, camps and mentoring programs.
  • Sports banquetsEnd-of-season dinners, award nights and team celebrations.
  • Community eventsNeighbourhood days, fundraisers and civic gatherings across Houston.
  • Nonprofit organizationsGalas, volunteer kick-offs and partner meetings.
What he talks about

Andrew shares his journey of

Every talk is shaped to the room. Tell Jason who is in the audience and how long you have.

  • 01Overcoming challengesHospitalised on day three of a 200-mile walk. Back on the road the next morning.
  • 02Staying focused on purposeWhy a purpose bigger than yourself carries you further than motivation ever will.
  • 03Building stronger communitiesHaircuts, backpacks, tacos and miles: what showing up in the neighbourhood actually looks like.
  • 04Supporting Little League sportsHelmets, cleats and registration fees, and the kids who would otherwise sit the season out.
  • 05Giving kids hope and opportunityWhat changes when a child believes someone is in their corner.
  • 06Leading with faith and integrityWe walk by faith and lead with love, on the field and off it.
Making an impact

Empowering our youth. Strengthening our community. Changing lives.

Supporting youth through sports

Equipment, fees and encouragement for young athletes in Houston.

Building community partnerships

Businesses, churches, barbershops and leagues working on the same problem together.

Helping Little League sports around the world

Starting in Houston, with a mission that does not stop at the city limits.

Andrew Zamarripas walking the highway shoulder in a hi-vis vest, pulling his cart
The story he tells

He was hospitalized on day three. He finished the next day.

In 2026 Andrew walked 200 miles from Houston to San Antonio to raise money for local youth football programs. On the third day he suffered heat exhaustion and dehydration near Seguin and was hospitalized. He crossed the finish line the very next day.

The walk was never only about fundraising. It was about showing young people that determination, faith and hard work can overcome even the toughest obstacles. That is the story Andrew brings to every stage.

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Booking

Interested in having Andrew speak at your school or event?

Reach out today. Bookings for events, churches and schools go through Andrew's manager, Jason. Tell him the date, the audience and how long you would like, and he will come back to you.

Call or text Jason, Andrew's manager346-556-9532
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Together, we can inspire our youth, strengthen our community, and build a better future — one child at a time.

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