FIGHTING FOR HOPE, AWARENESS, AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
OUR MISSION
Fight Like a Ninja is a Sioux Falls–based nonprofit committed to honoring the legacy of Brittany “The Ninja” Corcoran by creating opportunities, encouraging mental health awareness, and reminding young people that strength is found both on and off the ice. What began as a scholarship and hockey tournament in honor of Brittany has grown into a movement that partners with other nonprofits to pursue a life-changing mission: to Start Conversations that so many don’t even realize they need to have. Through our tournaments, scholarships, and outreach programs, we aim to inspire courage, resilience, moxie, and leadership both on and off the ice, all while ensuring no one fights alone.
ABOUT US
In March 2016, Brittany died by suicide, leaving her family, friends, teammates, and community with an unimaginable loss. Her loved ones decided to honor her life by ensuring that no one else would face such profound grief alone. Fight Like a Ninja was founded to continue the things Brittany loved most: playing hockey and helping others.
DONATE
Your support helps us continue Brittany’s legacy by directly funding our scholarship, funding our support groups, prevention programs, and loss support programs for loved ones we provide to communities everywhere. Every donation — big or small — raises money that goes straight to the programming we offer.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FIGHT LIKE A NINJA HOCKEY TOURNAMENT & ALUMNI GAME
November 6–8, 2026 | Sioux Falls, SD
Join us for our 11th annual Fight Like a Ninja girls hockey tournament, featuring 19U, 16U, 14U, and 12U divisions, along with an alumni game. This weekend is dedicated to honoring Brittany Corcoran’s legacy, on and off the ice, by celebrating teamwork, sportsmanship, and strength. The Fight Like a Ninja Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving recipient who exemplifies sportsmanship, care for others, and community involvement.
SEEDS OF HOPE RETREAT
April 17–19, 2026 | Culture Cove, Meckling, SD
Hosted by Fight Like a Ninja, Seeds of Hope is a three-day peer-to-peer healing retreat for anyone grieving a suicide loss — parents, siblings, spouses, friends, and extended family are welcome. This retreat offers a safe, compassionate space to breathe, connect, and process grief alongside others who understand your journey.
SHAMROCK SHAKES
March 6, 2026
The Shamrock Shakes campaign encourages the community to share kindness and start conversations that matter. By participating, you are helping raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas. Use the hashtag #ShamrockShakes4Brittany to share your story and connect with others who are joining the movement. A small gesture, like sharing a shake, can create a meaningful impact and remind someone that they are not alone.
OUR PROGRAMS
REACH IN CARING COMPANION
FIGHT LIKE A NINJA SCHOLARSHIP
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
