MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Compete in off the Field Campaign to Impact Chicago Public Schools

Published on August 20, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, IL (Aug. 20, 2009) - Starting today, the Chicago Fire Soccer Club is asking fans to join them in making a difference in the Chicagoland community. As part of the Pepsi Refresh Project, the Fire will partner with Chicago Public Schools to sponsor the first ever health, wellness and education festival designed to motivate Chicago youths to stay in school by providing tools to maintain a healthy, happy and productive school year. The Fire will compete against MLS' 15 other teams, vying for fan votes and an ultimate $50,000 Pepsi Refresh grant to fulfill the club's Pepsi Refresh initiative, which will effectively impact 10,000 Chicago Public School students. Launching today through Monday, September 20 at 10:59 PM CT, fans can cast their votes at www.MLSsoccer.com/PepsiRefresh.

"The Pepsi Refresh Project allows for our fans to make a positive impact on the Chicago community," said Chicago Fire forward Brian McBride. "Fans are encouraged to support the Fire, and vote, as we strive to assist 10,000 Chicago Public School students through the Pepsi Refresh Project."

Should the Chicago Fire be chosen as the 2010 Pepsi Refresh Project winner, 10,000 Chicago Public School students will receive school supply kits and all the key health screenings needed to keep them focused and motivated throughout the school year.

"The Pepsi Refresh Project is proud to provide the stage to showcase these inspiring team ideas from across the league," said Jeff Dubiel, Vice President of Pepsi Sports. "Through this initiative, fans will have the opportunity to recognize their favorite team for something other than their on-field performance. By showing their support, they will be helping to make a difference in their local community -- everybody wins."

The Pepsi Refresh Project is a groundbreaking effort to foster innovation in social good that will award more than $20 million this year to fund great ideas that help impact the world. Throughout 2010, Pepsi will fund ideas that will move the world forward in six categories: Health, Arts & Culture, Food & Shelter, The Planet, Neighborhoods and Education. The Pepsi Refresh Project, which launched Jan. 13, features significant social engagement around people and the power of ideas. People are encouraged to submit their ideas and to cast a vote for their favorite ideas at www.refresheverything.com.

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