Members of our MAN v FAT Lengthy Island Metropolis league in New York might be representing this system once they participate in a particular match this weekend (July twenty sixth).
The blokes might be taking to the sphere to take part in a match to lift funds for the Soccer With out Borders scheme. The “Small Objectives Large Change” match is a 5v5 competitors designed to lift funds and consciousness for the charity’s packages.
These packages present free, year-round entry to soccer, training, and community-building actions for underserved youth. The occasion is an opportunity to attach by 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 unbelievable 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 thus far.
1) Inform us a bit extra about why you determined to get a staff collectively for this match?
“I 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 sport, and all of us agree that sport for good performs an important function in serving to youth keep lively, engaged, and really feel a way of belonging. This match is the proper alternative to pay it ahead and supply that very same expertise to youngsters in our neighborhood, similar to we as soon as had.”
Each membership within the league is represented by at the least one participant from LIC on this staff. All of us come from completely different backgrounds and communities, which makes this much more particular. It’ll be nice to play alongside gamers who’re often our rivals week to week.
The league has actually grow to be a fusion of neighborhood and help. That spirit got here naturally, truthfully, 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 outdoors the video games, and have constructed a real brotherhood. It’s a lovely factor to witness and be a part of.
4) Will you guys be searching for different neighborhood fundraising occasions to get collectively and take part in sooner or later?
Undoubtedly. Plenty of the fellows share the identical love for neighborhood and enthusiasm for giving again. These occasions give us an incredible cause to remain lively, strengthen our bonds, and do one thing significant for the neighborhood collectively. And in the event you’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!