SD Loyal Launches September Initiatives to Benefit Rady Children's Hospital
August 29, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Diego Loyal News Release
SAN DIEGO - In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, San Diego Loyal SC announced today that all proceeds from three initiatives during the month of September will be donated to community partner Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego:
All ticket sales for its upcoming home match on Sunday, September 3
All merchandise sales on matchdays and online at theshop.sdloyal.com
Every ticket purchased to the SD Loyal Charity Footgolf Classic
Additionally, fans will continue to have the option to make a direct donation to Rady Children's Hospital during checkout when purchasing SD Loyal tickets online through AXS.com for the remainder of the season.
When SD Loyal takes on Birmingham Legion FC on Sept. 3 (3 p.m.), the first 3,000 fans at Torero Stadium will receive a free SD Loyal Trading Card Set presented by Rady Children's Hospital. Tickets to the match are available now on sdloyal.com/tickets.
"While we're sad to learn this will be the last season, we are beyond grateful for our partnership with San Diego Loyal," said Patrick Frias, MD, President & CEO of Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego. "Together, we've brought countless smiles and helped numerous families get through incredibly difficult situations. This initiative in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, amplifies our joint effort to help our patients continue to receive the world-class care they need and deserve."
At the forefront of childhood health care for more than 65 years, Rady Children's Hospital celebrated its best-ever rankings in the Best Children's Hospitals U.S. News & World Report in 2022-2023, including #2 in orthopedics. The world-renowned pediatric hospital has been a SD Loyal partner since the club's first season in 2020, serving as a conduit to connect with the local soccer community.
"Rady Children's Hospital has been incredibly supportive of our community initiatives and a partner that has truly invested in growing the game in our region," said SD Loyal President Ricardo Campos. "The month of September will be our opportunity to help impact lives while raising awareness for how we can all fight childhood cancer."
The SD Loyal Footgolf Classic is set to take place on Saturday, September 16 at Mission Bay Golf Course. Fans interested in participating can register as an individual player or sign up their team of five. Tee off times will run from 8-9:30 a.m. Event registration opens on Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. via theshop.sdloyal.com. With limited spots available, fans are encouraged to book their spots at the opening of registration.
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