
FC Cincinnati Foundation Launches "Orange & Blue Experience" Series
Published on June 27, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
CINCINNATI - The FC Cincinnati Foundation has announced the first two philanthropic experiential programs that will be part of the new, ongoing "Orange & Blue Experience" series.
The new events will give fans and supporters up-close and personal access to FC Cincinnati players, coaches and personalities while experiencing FCC in a unique setting each time.
The first two events - "Served by the Pros: An Orange & Blue Experience" and "Ladies Lace Up: An Orange & Blue Experience" - will be held in August and October, respectively.
Other new events in the "Orange & Blue Experience" series will be added in 2020.
"Served by the Pros"
Fans and supporters are invited to enjoy an evening of handcrafted dishes and cocktails while being served by FC Cincinnati players. Live and silent auctions will also be held, providing access to exclusive goods and experiences from a wide selection of donors.
When: Sunday, August 11, 2019
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (registration 6-7 p.m.; seated dinner at 7 p.m.)
Where: Eddie Merlot's, 10808 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242
General Ticket: $150 each before July 4; $200 each starting July 4
VIP Ticket: $250 each before July 4; $300 each starting July 4
Each VIP ticket includes a private reception from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with FCC players and club president Jeff Berding, as well as a special gift
Notes: This is a 21+ only event
Purchase Tickets: "Served by the Pros"
"Ladies Lace Up"
This first-ever FC Cincinnati Soccer 101 event will be a fun, entertaining night for the area's female fans and soon-to-be fans to come together, enjoy cocktails and food stations while getting active and learning more about soccer from FC Cincinnati's coaching staff and other special guests. Raffles, live and silent auctions will also be held, providing access to exclusive goods and experiences from a wide selection of donors. Each participant will also take home a complimentary gift bag.
When: Thursday, October 17
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Mercy Health Training Center, 707 US-50, Milford, OH, 45150
General Ticket: $150 each
Notes: This is a 21+, ladies-only event. VIP tickets and experiences will be available to event sponsors.
Purchase Tickets: "Ladies Lace Up"
What "Orange & Blue Experiences" Support
"Orange & Blue Experiences" - including Served by the Pros and Ladies Lace Up - will support the FC Cincinnati Foundation's mission to improve the lives of children through soccer.
To achieve these goals, the Foundation offers an ambitious and engaging slate of programming that includes the School Ambassador Program, Soccer for Soccer (in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation), Learning is Cool, the West End Pride Soccer Team and Mini Pitch builds in the Greater Cincinnati area.
The FC Cincinnati Foundation also provides grants to support community-building initiatives in Cincinnati's West End community and to not-for-profit organizations with aligned missions.
In 2019, the Foundation's efforts will have a direct impact on more than 35,000 Cincinnati-area children.
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