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 fellows will likely be taking to the sector to take part in a match to lift funds for the Soccer With out Borders scheme. The “Small Targets Large Change” match is a 5v5 competitors designed to lift funds and consciousness for the charity’s applications.
These applications present free, year-round entry to soccer, schooling, and community-building actions for underserved youth. The occasion is an opportunity to attach by the sport whereas supporting significant change locally.
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 taking part within the league and Ulises Cartagena, who performs for the Golden Gorditos, defined extra about what’s occurred to this point.
1) Inform us a bit extra about why you determined to get a crew 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 influence sector and actually take pleasure in bringing individuals 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 position in serving to youth keep energetic, engaged, and really feel a way of belonging. This match is the right alternative to pay it ahead and supply that very same expertise to children in our group, identical to we as soon as had.”
Each membership within the league is represented by at the very least one participant from LIC on this crew. 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 turn into a fusion of group 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 in search of different group fundraising occasions to get collectively and take part in sooner or later?
Positively. A variety of the fellows share the identical love for group and enthusiasm for giving again. These occasions give us an amazing cause to remain energetic, strengthen our bonds, and do one thing significant for the group collectively. And in case you’re studying this, we’d love your help in serving to us make an influence.
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You possibly can observe their progress right here – go get the win guys!
