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Kickers join World Cup Challenge to benefit Connor's Heroes Foundation

June 8, 2006 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, VA - (Thursday, June 8, 2006) - The Richmond Kickers are pleased to team up with Connor's Heroes Foundation in the fight against childhood cancer. The Kickers will be participating in the organization's kick off and fundraising endeavor, The World Cup Challenge" and will help kick off the event tonight, Thursday, June 8th at Bandito's Burrito Lounge located at 2905 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 at 7:30 p.m.

The World Cup Challenge will pair teams randomly with one of the 32 qualifying FIFA World Cup teams in a fun lottery drawing. The team who's country advances to the final game of the World Cup on Sunday, July 9th will win a World Cup Finals party at Bandito's Burrito Lounge, including widescreen television, prizes such as tickets to the Kickers versus DC United game on August 30th, and complimentary food and beverages. All proceeds from the event will benefit Connor's Heroes Foundation in its efforts to conquer childhood cancer. To register for the World Cup Challenge, please visit www.connorsheroes.org.

"My wife Lisa and I are extremely excited to be able to launch Connor's Heroes Foundation with the support of the Richmond Kickers," comments Connor's Heroes Foundation co-founder Steve Goodwin. "The Kickers have long been committed to community involvement and children's issues in particular, so it makes perfect sense for them to join us in our efforts to provide emotional and financial support to children with cancer and their families. The World Cup Challenge promises to be a great event, and with the help of the Kickers, we will raise public awareness that the conquering of childhood cancer needs to be a priority. Cancer treatment is difficult for the entire family, and one of the goals of Connor's Heroes is to bring some joy and fun into their lives. The Richmond Kickers do this for families each time they take the field. They are heroes to thousands of kids in Richmond, and by joining us at this event, they are truly Connor's Heroes as well."

Connor's Heroes Foundation was established in 2006 and strives to conquer childhood cancer. The organization provides financial and direct assistance and emotional support to children who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families as well as promoting a public dialogue to make the conquering of childhood cancer a priority. Enhanced public awareness for increased funding to support research to find a cure for childhood cancers, funding for social workers, psychologists and therapists to counsel families after a diagnosis of childhood cancer; and, funding for programs to ease the burdens of the children and families affected by childhood cancer and bring some sense of normalcy and hope to their lives. In addition, the foundation strives to cooperate with and financially support other nonprofit organizations that provide services and support to children with cancer and their families.

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