Members of our MAN v FAT Lengthy Island Metropolis league in New York might be representing this system after they participate in a particular event this weekend (July twenty sixth).
The fellows might be taking to the sphere to take part in a event to lift funds for the Soccer With out Borders scheme. The “Small Objectives Large Change” event is a 5v5 competitors designed to lift funds and consciousness for the charity’s packages.
These packages present free, year-round entry to soccer, schooling, and community-building actions for underserved youth. The occasion is an opportunity to attach by way of the sport whereas supporting significant change in the neighborhood.
MAN v FAT Lengthy Island Metropolis is now on the finish of its first season, the place the lads concerned have misplaced an unimaginable 485lbs between them.
Their squad for the occasion this weekend pulls in members from throughout the six groups collaborating within the league and Ulises Cartagena, who performs for the Golden Gorditos, defined extra about what’s occurred up to now.
1) Inform us a bit extra about why you determined to get a workforce collectively for this event?
“I really like futbol, all of us do, and we all know the facility it has to attach folks. I work within the social affect sector and actually take pleasure in bringing folks collectively for a collective good. Every of us has a private connection to this lovely recreation, and all of us agree that sport for good performs an important position in serving to youth keep lively, engaged, and really feel a way of belonging. This event is the proper alternative to pay it ahead and provide that very same expertise to youngsters in our group, similar to we as soon as had.”
Each membership within the league is represented by no less than one participant from LIC on this workforce. All of us come from totally different backgrounds and communities, which makes this much more particular. It’ll be nice to play alongside gamers who’re normally our rivals week to week.
The league has actually develop into a fusion of group and help. That spirit got here naturally, actually, from the very first week. The group radiates positivity and encouragement each on and off the pitch. We help one another’s private objectives, spend time collectively exterior the video games, and have constructed a real brotherhood. It’s an exquisite factor to witness and be a part of.
4) Will you guys be searching for different group fundraising occasions to get collectively and take part in sooner or later?
Positively. Quite a lot of the blokes share the identical love for group and enthusiasm for giving again. These occasions give us an excellent purpose to remain lively, strengthen our bonds, and do one thing significant for the group collectively. And for those who’re studying this, we’d love your help in serving to us make an affect.
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You may observe their progress right here – go get the win guys!
