The inaugural K4H Kick-off Jam was nothing short of amazing. Our own kickforhope all-star coaches laced up for a great cause playing the SD Sockers before an audience of 2000!
It was great seeing coaches from different competitive clubs playing together for global relief. USD graciously donated the amazing Torero stadium for what was truly a magical night.
We would be remiss if we didn't thank the hundreds of volunteers and generous donors who volunteered their time, talents, and resources to this amazing event.
First, a thousand thanks to all who came out to support our coaches in their game against the S.D. Sockers! You made all the difference. We hope you all went home with a greater sense of what kickforhope is and how you can bring relief to the world's most under-resourced children and families by participating in our soccer tournament.
The kick-off jam would not have happened without the help of literally hundreds of people. Thank you volunteers, exhibition game players and supporters!
Event Production:
All K4h Volunteers - YOU ROCK!!
Andrew Fee, USD Facilities Director
Carlye Wund, Elle Events, Event Coordinator
Mark Bailey, San Diego 6, Master of Ceremonies
Tim Daye, Production
Daren Sparks, Announcer
Katie Cummings, Singer of National Anthem
Vince Maruca, Prime Sports, for donating the K4h All-Star jerseys
Special Guests:
Steve Fleming, Kick 4 Life
John Logsdon, Malaria No More
Via video:
Ethan Zohn, GrassrootSoccer
Lane Wood, Charity:water
Exhibition Game Participants:
San Diego Sockers
Kick for Hope All-stars:
Lev Kirshner - Coach, Head Coach SDSU
Matt Hall - Goalie, PQ Premiere and SDSU Assistant Coach
Jacob Fredrickson - PQ Premiere
Haydn Mitchell - PQ Premiere
Paul Dougherty - RSF Attack
Thierry Bouchereau - Carlsbad Lightning
Joe Giacalone - FC San Diego
Nick Marquand - Nomads
Mark Baena - Nomads
Yari Allnutt - Nomads
Robert Romero - SD United
Brett Williams - SD United
Donald Laing - SD United
Justin Picou - Oranje
Matt Williams - Oranje
Alex Elizarraraz - Oranje
Ada Greenwood - SD Surf/USD Women's Coach
PJ Woolridge - SD Surf
Roy Lassiter - Albion
Noah Gins - Albion
Joao Brantuas - Coronado
Gerardo Ruiz - Coronado
Referees:
Andy Blank
Rick Russell
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