Members of our MAN v FAT Lengthy Island Metropolis league in New York will likely be representing this system after they participate in a particular match this weekend (July twenty sixth).
The blokes will likely be taking to the sphere to take part in a match to lift funds for the Soccer With out Borders scheme. The “Small Objectives Huge 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 via 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 boys 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 up to now.
1) Inform us a bit extra about why you determined to get a group collectively for this match?
“I really like futbol, all of us do, and we all know the facility it has to attach individuals. I work within the social impression sector and actually get pleasure from bringing individuals 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 match is the right alternative to pay it ahead and provide that very same expertise to children in our group, identical to we as soon as had.”
Each membership within the league is represented by no less than one participant from LIC on this group. 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 often our rivals week to week.
The league has actually change 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 targets, spend time collectively outdoors 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 on the lookout 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 important cause to remain lively, strengthen our bonds, and do one thing significant for the group collectively. And when you’re studying this, we’d love your help in serving to us make an impression.
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You may observe their progress right here – go get the win guys!
