Join the Encouragers

The Encouragers are former and current athletes, as well as other role models, who give children and young people hope, strength, and belief in themselves. They create video messages that can have a lasting impact for a lifetime. From their own experience, the Encouragers know that the right words at the right time can change the direction of a life – and that is why they want to give back to the next generation.

The Encouragers form a community that shows how small actions can make a huge difference. Would you like to join us?

The Power of Encouragement in Action

One of our cheerleaders, Laura Lepistö, knows from her own career how the right words can carry you through even the toughest moments. That is why she wants to encourage children and young people to keep going, believe in themselves, and discover the joy of movement.

As a result of this video, the mother of one recipient shared that a child who was going through a difficult time gained tremendous strength — so much that a sport or hobby that had already been given up was started again.

What do the Encouragers say?

What do the Encouragers say?

Besides getting to help others, this is enjoyable and really rewarding for me too! A truly great initiative and it’s been a pleasure to be involved!
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Sasu SalinSusijengi captain
When I first heard about the Rohkaisijat initiative during last November's national team window, the first thing that came to mind was how much weight and influence the words of a national team player had on me when I was young. Those experiences have had a really strong impact on me. It was immediately clear to me that I wanted to be part of this. I have to admit, it makes me feel really good too!
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Edon MaxhuniThe Wolf Pack
Even during my athletic career, I felt that being a role model was the most meaningful part of being an athlete. It’s hard to put into words how it feels when your own small actions can create such big, tangible impacts on someone else’s life. The Rohkaisijat service captures the tremendous power sport has to do good.
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Laura LepistöEuropean Figure Skating Champion
I think it’s really great that we get to have such a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. There are many positive aspects here, and I can hardly think of anything negative.
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Elina KoskimiesSusiladies captain
Besides being able to help others, this is nice and rewarding for me too. A truly great initiative, and it’s great to be involved!
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Sasu SalinSusijengi captain
Even during my athletic career, I felt that being a role model was the most meaningful part of being an athlete. It’s hard to put into words how it feels when your own small actions can create such big, tangible impacts on someone else’s life. The Rohkaisijat service captures the tremendous power sport has to do good.
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Laura LepistöEuropean Figure Skating Champion
In sports and in life, we all sometimes struggle with fear, nerves, and preconceptions. Choosing to be brave can even lead to a life-changing transformation. We are delighted to be part of the Susi family in encouraging children and young people.
Lassi Tuovi
Lassi TuoviHead coach of the Finnish national basketball team
Hobbies should be fun. But learning is not always straightforward — setbacks are part of the journey. I want to use my own experiences to help children see that courage does not mean being fearless, but having the confidence to keep trying despite the fear of failing — it’s a joy to be part of this!
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Shawn HuffFormer captain of Susijengi

The Power of Encouragement in Action

One of our cheerleaders, Laura Lepistö, knows from her own career how the right words can carry you through even the toughest moments. That is why she wants to encourage children and young people to keep going, believe in themselves, and discover the joy of movement.

As a result of this video, the mother of one recipient shared that a child who was going through a difficult time gained tremendous strength — so much that a sport or hobby that had already been given up was started again.

Join the Encouragers

The Encouragers are former and current athletes, as well as other role models, who give children and young people hope, strength, and belief in themselves. They create video messages that can have a lasting impact for a lifetime. From their own experience, the Encouragers know that the right words at the right time can change the direction of a life – and that is why they want to give back to the next generation.

The Encouragers form a community that shows how small actions can make a huge difference. Would you like to join us?

Join the Encouragers

The Encouragers are former and current athletes, as well as other role models, who give children and young people hope, strength, and belief in themselves. They create video messages that can have a lasting impact for a lifetime. From their own experience, the Encouragers know that the right words at the right time can change the direction of a life – and that is why they want to give back to the next generation.

The Encouragers form a community that shows how small actions can make a huge difference. Would you like to join us?

The Power of Encouragement in Action

One of our cheerleaders, Laura Lepistö, knows from her own career how the right words can carry you through even the toughest moments. That is why she wants to encourage children and young people to keep going, believe in themselves, and discover the joy of movement.

As a result of this video, the mother of one recipient shared that a child who was going through a difficult time gained tremendous strength — so much that a sport or hobby that had already been given up was started again.

What do the Encouragers say?

Besides getting to help others, this is enjoyable and really rewarding for me too! A truly great initiative and it’s been a pleasure to be involved!
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Sasu SalinSusijengi captain
Even during my athletic career, I felt that being a role model was the most meaningful part of being an athlete. It’s hard to put into words how it feels when your own small actions can create such big, tangible impacts on someone else’s life. The Rohkaisijat service captures the tremendous power sport has to do good.
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Laura LepistöEuropean Figure Skating Champion
Hobbies should be fun. But learning is not always straightforward — setbacks are part of the journey. I want to use my own experiences to help children see that courage does not mean being fearless, but having the confidence to keep trying despite the fear of failing — it’s a joy to be part of this!
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Shawn HuffFormer captain of Susijengi
For Supporters

Frequently Asked Questions – For Encouragers

What is expected of me?

We simply ask that you have a willingness to help and are ready to share a little of your own experience. In practice, this means recording short encouragement messages. Even with a small time commitment, you can make a big impact — and we’ll support you every step of the way if any questions come up.

How are encouragement requests sent to me?

What should I say?

Why apply to become an Encourager?

What if I’m not always available?

How much time does this take?

Do I need any special equipment or skills?

Can I see what kind of impact my message had?

Who can become an Encourager?

How does Rohkaisijat work?

I'd be happy to help—how can I move this idea forward?

For Supporters

Frequently Asked Questions
– For Supporters

What is expected of me?

We simply ask that you have a willingness to help and are ready to share a little of your own experience. In practice, this means recording short encouragement messages. Even with a small time commitment, you can make a big impact — and we’ll support you every step of the way if any questions come up.

How are encouragement requests sent to me?

What should I say?

Why apply to become an Encourager?

What if I’m not always available?

How much time does this take?

Do I need any special equipment or skills?

Can I see what kind of impact my message had?

Who can become an Encourager?

How does Rohkaisijat work?

I'd be happy to help—how can I move this idea forward?

For Supporters

Frequently Asked Questions – For Encouragers

What is expected of me?

We simply ask that you have a willingness to help and are ready to share a little of your own experience. In practice, this means recording short encouragement messages. Even with a small time commitment, you can make a big impact — and we’ll support you every step of the way if any questions come up.

How are encouragement requests sent to me?

What should I say?

Why apply to become an Encourager?

What if I’m not always available?

How much time does this take?

Do I need any special equipment or skills?

Can I see what kind of impact my message had?

Who can become an Encourager?

How does Rohkaisijat work?

I'd be happy to help—how can I move this idea forward?