MLS D.C. United

D.C. United to celebrate Fifth Annual United for D.C. Day Game against Houston on September 25

Published on September 22, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2010) - D.C. United and its charitable arm, United for D.C., announced today details for the fifth United for D.C. Day, celebrated during the United vs. Houston Dynamo home game on September 25. United for D.C. Day will feature opportunities throughout the day to recognize and support the club's charity and its signature programs: Kicks for Kids, United Reads and United Soccer Club.

United for D.C. will have a presence throughout the game including the highly anticipated annual Jersey Auction featuring jerseys from the starting 11 and others. The auction begins on the concourse inside of Main Gate and runs through the end of halftime. Additional foundation elements will take place in the VW Garage with a 2010 D.C. United Team Autographed ball, an interactive booth and juggling contest in the It Takes More Tailgate area, and videos highlighting the foundation. Fans will be able to support the charity through on-site donations as well as via raffles and games at the United for D.C. booths. In addition, a group of United for D.C. participants will serve as touchline kids, high five tunnel participants, and as part of TD Bank's Halftime Mini games.

Fans can also support United for D.C.'s Kicks for Kids initiative by donating any unused tickets to the Kick Back Program. By donating unused season tickets, United for D.C. is able to allocate those seats to benefit more deserving youth. All monetary and ticket donations are tax deductible.

Founded in 2002, United for D.C. serves youth and families with a focus on healthy lifestyles, literacy and education, and improving life skills. Through the Kicks for Kids program, more than 7,000 underprivileged children will have an opportunity to watch United play this season alone. United Reads, currently present in six DC elementary schools, distributed nearly 8,000 books during player visits throughout the spring. The United Soccer Club is an after-school soccer program, which teaches fundamental skills and hosts games and scrimmages in twelve sites throughout Washington, D.C.

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