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Earthquakes Announce Partnership with Kaiser Permanente

April 1, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes today announced a partnership with Kaiser Permanente. The partnership will unite both organizations as they strive to improve health and wellness among youth in underserved communities across the Bay Area.

"We're excited to partner with Kaiser Permanente on initiatives to support our local youth," said Earthquakes Vice President of Strategy Ian Anderson. "Kaiser Permanente has a strong presence in our community and shares our commitment to providing opportunity for the next generation. We look forward to making a positive impact together."

Kaiser Permanente will take on a leadership role in supporting local youth as presenting sponsor of the Get Earthquakes Fit program, an ongoing effort to reduce childhood obesity, which affects nearly 14 million American kids. Get EQ Fit is a health and fitness program targeted at elementary school children that upholds the California state education standards.

At PayPal Park, the Earthquakes and Kaiser Permanente will debut the THRIVE court, a new mini-pitch adjacent to the Epicenter that will provide accessible space for year-round youth soccer activities and serve as a gathering place for the local community. Additionally, Kaiser Permanente will sponsor youth soccer team programs on gamedays, including providing opportunity for local youth to participate as official player escorts and flag kids.

Click here to download photos of the new THRIVE court at PayPal Park

"We are proud to support this effort, which will help to improve the health and well-being of our community," said Eric Williams, senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara. "The COVID-19 pandemic created many challenges for our youth, particularly in underserved communities, and we know this program will help to provide the much-needed resources and support our community needs to remain healthy."

Kaiser Permanente will also play an active role in Pledge 74, the Quakes' organization-wide effort to eliminate food insecurity in the South Bay. For every Quakes assist during the season, Kaiser Permanente will donate $500 to Pledge 74.

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