Chicago Fire Partner With U. S. Soccer Foundation For Passback Day On August 23rd
August 12, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release
CHICAGO, IL (August 12, 2009) - The Chicago Fire and the Chicago Fire Foundation in conjunction with the U.S. Soccer Foundation (USSF) will be collecting donations of new or gently used soccer equipment on August 23rd at the Fire versus Colorado Rapids game at Toyota Park that will be given to kids throughout the Chicagoland area who lack access to such soccer basics.
The Chicago Fire is looking to collect everything from shin guards, soccer balls and soccer cleats to socks, water bottles and goalie gloves. This year, many groups will benefit from the August 23rd drive, including Chicagoland area organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs, Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA), Breaking Free, and the Southwest REACH organization. Earlier this year, Best Buy received goods from the Chicago Fire that were taken to Guatemala to be distributed to youth through an organization called Common Hope.
"The Chicago Fire Foundation is proud to partner with the U.S. Soccer Foundation in this effort. It's important for children to have access to soccer basics so they can pursue their dreams of playing the game and Fire is committed to that principle," said Frank Klopas, Chicago Fire Technical Director.
The Passback Program helps to ensure that communities throughout Chicagoland have access to necessary soccer equipment. The Chicago Fire and Chicago Fire Foundation are proud of this endeavor and are asking fans to help make the August 23rd drive the most successful one to date.
"The drive is a great opportunity for the team and our fans to help children in the community who want to play soccer," said Fire player Logan Pause. "I wouldn't be where I am today without having access to basic soccer equipment as a kid, so every item donated is going to make a difference in some child's life."
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