KAMS Foundation was formed in honor of Kamran Siddiqui, who tragically passed away - far too young - at the age of 22 in a motorcycle accident in 2017. KAMS, which stands for Kids Affirmation through Mentorship and Sports, works to help young people affirm and empower young people, teach life skills, and build character. Debbie Beck Siddiqui, Kamran's mom and Founder and Acting President of KAMS Foundation, discusses how this non-profit is changing lives of young people in our community.
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