During such trying times in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake down in Haiti, Playing It Forward continues to reach out to children in the country. Through the incredible efforts of a PIF volunteer who was on a medical assistance mission to Haiti, soccer balls were delivered to children to provide them with some amusement during such difficult times.
Baseball and softball equipment has been delivered to the Dallas Baseball Alliance and the Boron, California Little League and softball programs. Thanks to those that helped support this effort. Two great programs that were looking for our support to assist the kids in their programs.
On Thursday night, we handed over equipment we collected (with the Springfield Armor) to the YMCA of Greater Springfield. In this brief bit during a timeout in the second quarter of the Armor game, I made the handoff official along side Andrea Luppi, the Director of Development for the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
Playing It Forward reaches the small village of Arbegona, Ethiopia with a delivery of soccer uniforms and equipment to the kids.
Playing It Forward concluded 2009 by visiting and donating equipment to Imeldahof (orphanage) in Aruba. Additionally, PIF provided equipment to the Aruba Olympic Committee in an effort to support various youth programs on the island including LIFIDA, a youth soccer organization catering over 3000 children.
to disadvantaged children around the world, announce today a partnership in conjunction with the Armor’s December 10th game against the Tulsa 66ers.Playing It Forward representatives will be on hand at the game collecting new and gently used sports equipment for children in need in Greater Springfield. The primary benefactor of all of the equipment donated that evening will be the YMCA’s Youth & Teen Drop-In Centers, for use by the nearly 600 youth involved with these centers.
“I am thrilled to have the Springfield Armor and the YMCA as a partner to help support the mission of Playing It Forward,” said Playing It Forward founder David Cohen Together, “we will be able to provide much needed sports equipment to children in need locally. I hope this is the beginning of a long and meaningful relationship with the focus on supporting children from around the Springfield area and the world.”
As an added incentive for fans to donate, the Armor will be issuing free tickets to a future game for those making donations that evening. “The Armor are very excited to be partnering with Playing It Forward and the YMCA of Greater Springfield,” Eric Reddy, the Armor’s Director of Sales, commented, “In this giving time of year we know Armor fans will embrace this night and this cause and we’re happy to donate two tickets to a future Armor game to all fans who donate sports equipment to these great organizations.”
“This is an amazing gift and comes at a time when budgets are tight” stated Andrea Luppi, Director of Development for the YMCA. “This donation of sports equipment will allow us to expand fitness opportunities that promote physical exercise, team building and friendly competition for the hundreds of young people who have made our youth and teen centers a “home way from home.”
Game time is set for 7pm on the 10th at the MassMutual Center and tickets are still available. For more information about the Springfield Armor and Playing It Forward Night or to purchase tickets, call (413) 746-3263 (413) 746-3263 or log on to www.ArmorHoops.com.
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On December 10, the Springfield Armor (www.ArmorHoops.com) from the NBA-D League will have a Playing It Forward night to support our organization. Fans coming to the arena for the game against the Tulsa 66ers are being asked to bring new or gently used sports equipment to donate to Playing It Forward to support our mission. This is a great family venue and a chance to support Playing It Forward while also supporting the newest addition to the NBA- D League.
Host: Springfield Armor
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA
Playing It Forward is proud to provide The Dallas Baseball Alliance with equipment to support their young athletes. Youth from the age of 3 to 18 years of age are eligible to participate in their program. The mission of The Dallas Baseball Alliance is to motivate student-athletes to achieve excellence in all that they do. In addition to pro instruction, they offer league play, national and international tournament level play, parent seminars and college recruitment assistance. Playing It Forward looks forward to continuing to work together with The Dallas Baseball Alliance to support young athletes in Texas.
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