Charleston Battery to collect donations for youth soccer program in Haiti
The Charleston Battery and its ownership group, B Sports Entertainment, will be collecting new and gently used soccer gear for “The Pitch: Haiti” throughout the holiday season.
The Pitch is a soccer-based youth outreach program in Tabarre, Haiti. The organization’s goal is to teach self-discipline, teamwork and personal health through soccer training. The Pitch works to provide a safe place for children in Haiti to play the world’s game as they grow.
In an effort to help collect donations, the Charleston Battery is hosting a pre-match clinic prior to the ACC Men’s Soccer Championship on Sunday, November 13 at MUSC Health Stadium on Daniel Island. Battery players will run an all-ages clinic from 12:15-1:00 pm on the practice field before the ACC match, which begins at 2:00 pm. Admission to the clinic is free with a donation (monetary or soccer gear) to The Pitch.
"The Pitch's efforts to help children through soccer make it an organization worthy of our attention,” said Eric Bowman, owner of the Charleston Battery. “We have the resources to help kids in Haiti play the game that many of us at the Charleston Battery have built our lives around. For them, soccer is a luxury and we can help provide the equipment they need to enjoy it."
B Sports Entertainment will have donation bins at all upcoming events at MUSC Health Stadium including the Films on the Field - Holiday Series and the ACC Women's and Men's Soccer Championships. Interested participants can also text the word PITCH to 33923 to donate.
The Pitch operates on a voluntary basis and administrative expenses are minimal. The donated gear provides the kids with the equipment they need to play soccer. Monetary donations go towards clothing, hygiene packs and shipping gear to Haiti. By donating, you are giving kids an opportunity to have fun, develop as future community leaders and learn valuable lessons through soccer.
For more information, call 843-971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.