By Ramon Robinson
The trading card event honoring Laylah Dawkins turned into a historic moment for Fort Pierce as supporters traveled from across Florida to celebrate one of the city’s rising young athletes.
Held at Hibbett in Fort Pierce, the event became the first of its kind for a high school athlete. What started as a trading card release quickly grew into a major community gathering filled with excitement, pride, and support.
Laylah’s trading cards sold out within the first 15 minutes of the event. Long lines formed as families, students, and sports fans waited to meet her and be part of something special. Many attendees shared they drove in from out of town just to support Laylah and witness a moment that felt bigger than a typical signing.
A Trading Card That Represents More Than a Moment
The trading card itself was designed by Ramon Robinson through Positivity Pays, an organization known for creating trading cards that honor community heroes and rising youth leaders. These cards are not treated as simple collectibles. Many are archived in libraries and museums, preserving local history and celebrating impact in a way that lasts far beyond a single event.
This approach transformed Laylah’s card into something meaningful. It became a piece of history, a symbol of achievement, and a reminder that young people deserve to be recognized while their journeys are still unfolding.
A New Way of Celebrating Youth Achievement
This event marked an important shift in how young athletes are recognized in the community. Trading cards are usually reserved for professional players or major sports figures, but honoring a high school athlete showed that excellence does not have to wait.
The fast sellout reflected more than excitement. It reflected belief. Belief in Laylah’s work ethic, her character, and the future ahead of her. Parents spoke about how inspiring it was for their children to see someone their age being celebrated in such a meaningful way. Younger athletes watched with admiration, seeing what dedication can lead to when a community shows up.
The Leadership That Turned a Vision Into Reality
A major force behind the success of the event was Kayla Turner, CEO of Kayy Love Management. From the beginning, Kayla quickly became the glue that held the entire event together.
She played a hands on role in everything from hosting to organizing media coverage, ensuring the moment reached far beyond those in attendance. Her leadership helped elevate the event into a true community celebration, lifting local voices and shining a spotlight on youth excellence in a powerful way.
The collaboration between Positivity Pays, Kayy Love Management, Hibbett, and the community created something special. It showed what is possible when people come together with intention, support, and shared belief in young leaders.
More Than a Sellout
The success of Laylah Dawkins’ trading card event showed what can happen when communities choose to uplift young people early in their journey instead of waiting until later.
This was about more than collectibles. It was about recognition. It was about opportunity. And it was about showing a young athlete that her hard work is already making an impact.
With trading cards selling out in minutes and supporters traveling from across Florida to attend, this moment will be remembered as a milestone not just for Laylah, but for the entire community.
And judging by the energy in the room, this is only the beginning.
