Members of our MAN v FAT Lengthy Island Metropolis league in New York shall be representing this system once they participate in a particular event this weekend (July twenty sixth).
The fellows shall be taking to the sector to take part in a event to boost funds for the Soccer With out Borders scheme. The “Small Objectives Massive Change” event is a 5v5 competitors designed to boost 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 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 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 crew collectively for this event?
“I really like futbol, all of us do, and we all know the ability it has to attach folks. I work within the social impression sector and actually get pleasure from 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 a significant function in serving to youth keep energetic, engaged, and really feel a way of belonging. This event is the right 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 a minimum of one participant from LIC on this crew. 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 turn out to be a fusion of neighborhood 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 a ravishing 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?
Positively. Numerous the fellows share the identical love for neighborhood and enthusiasm for giving again. These occasions give us an excellent cause to remain energetic, strengthen our bonds, and do one thing significant for the neighborhood collectively. And if you happen to’re studying this, we’d love your help in serving to us make an impression.
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You’ll be able to observe their progress right here – go get the win guys!