AD Franch is more than just a world-class athlete; she’s a true community servant, said Tammy Buckner, founder of WeCodeKC, heaping praise on the KC Current goalkeeper-turned-advocate for technology education in Kansas City.
“Her passion and dedication to our students are unmatched,” said Buckner. “Through her partnership, we’ve been able to bring sports and technology together in a way that creates real, life-changing opportunities for our youth.”
Franch, a supporter of WeCodeKC since 2023 and a member of the Current since 2021, is now a nominee for the 2024 NWSL Lauren Holiday Community Impact Award, presented by Nationwide, because of her work with the nonprofit.
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Franch’s involvement with WeCodeKC has gone far beyond her time on the soccer field, Buckner said.
The Salina, Kansas, native has been a consistent presence at WeCodeKC’s …