Chivas USA Joins MLS 'Soccer Kicks Cancer' Campaign
Published on October 20, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release
Carson, CA. (Thursday, October 20, 2011) -- Chivas USA will continue its support of Major League Soccer's Soccer Kicks Cancer initiative by hosting a special "Breast Cancer Awareness" night on Saturday, October 22 when it faces the Seattle Sounders.
In collaboration with MLS partners Adidas and Gatorade, Chivas USA players and referees will wear a special pink MLS W.O.R.K.S. ribbon patch on their jerseys, pink Adidas sweat bands, and pink shoelaces. To add to the awareness, a commemorative pink Adidas Jabulani match ball will be utilized as well as players will use pink sideline towels provided by Gatorade.
To support the League's effort to raise funds for breast cancer research and treatment, game-worn autographed jerseys from star players Juan Pablo Angel and Heath Pearce along with a special-edition pink match ball will be available for auction at www.MLSsoccer.com/works.
Chivas USA's own Soccer Kicks Cancer campaign kicked off earlier this year when it launched a year-long partnership with PADRES Contra El Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latino families with children who suffer from cancer and blood disorders.
The mission-driven relationship supported PADRES with a fundraising and awareness campaign that engaged Chivas USA players and hosted nearly two-hundred PADRES children and families at a Chivas USA HEART Soccer Camp this past September.
What: Chivas USA vs. Seattle Sounders - Breast Cancer Awareness Night
When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 7:30 pm (PT)
Where: The Home Depot Center
18400 Avalon Blvd
Carson, CA 90746
Who: Chivas USA players, MLS referees and coaching staff to create awareness for breast cancer research and treatment. Players will wear special pink MLS W.O.R.K.S. ribbon patch on their jerseys, pink Adidas sweat bands, and pink shoelaces.
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