Anna-Lesa Calvert's Fundraiser

For Liverpool, a team supporting:

716 Champions League- 2017

 

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Anna-Lesa Calvert

This past season, our soccer program was short staffed and I had the opportunity to go out in the field and spend some time with our kids. During that time, I was able to get to know the group 15 players in the afterschool program and they were all generally pretty enthusiastic about the program. One day a young man, who had always been excited about the program, came to me and told me he was going to quit. I was rather shocked and ask him if we could talk for a bit. After we sat down, he let me know that his mom just had a baby and had some complications. The baby was with family friends and he was with his Abuela and felt like he needed to do more to help his family- he is 11. I was able to spend some time with him, let him know that we wanted him to stay in the program because his mom knew he was safe while he was here. After giving it some thought, he decided to remain and has been thriving since. I am a strong believer that kids often just need someone to hear them, show some empathy, and help them along the way. I love Buffalo and ensuring that all children have the opportunity to become strong members of the community drives my work.

About this Event

Anna-Lesa Calvert

Empowering youth. Building community.



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October 14th, 2017
At Sportsplex
(90 Ridge Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120)

"I like it because it's a way for all the other kids, who maybe can't afford the expensive programs, to come together and play soccer... they've been teaching us about how many hours to sleep at night, how much glasses of water to drink, and good portions of food to eat...near where I live I see a lot of young kids starting to smoke. They're like oh you should come smoke a cigarette and I'm like no I gotta go to soccer." - Devin, Buffalo Soccer Club player age 12

The Buffalo Soccer Club (BSC) creates a safe environment for over 1,500 young players, like Devin, across the Buffalo and Erie County community. BSC provides these young athletes the opportunity to participate in the game of soccer while learning about healthy behaviors and life skills that will enable them to become strong, productive members of our community. Buffalo Soccer Club believes that sports, when done with the intention of developing the person first, can greatly impact a person's future choices and success. Your support of the 716Champions League will enable young players in underserved areas across our community the opportunity and access to play, learn, and grow!

How can you help support Buffalo Soccer Club?

Register:

Team captains can represent their favorite English Premier League team, both on and off the field by registering and recruiting teammates. Teams have the opportunity to win the fundraising trophy and the tournament trophy!

Become a player, and choose your team. Or, you can register as a fan by leaving the team blank and raising within your circle.  

Want to be a Team Captain in 2017 and see your favorite team represented

 - contact Lauren at [email protected]

Sponsor Someone: Find your favorite team or player and earmark your donation, helping them compete for the fundraising trophy.

SHOUT OUT to all the team captains and players who have signed up to show their support for Buffalo Soccer Club! The following teams have been started!

Liverpool

Manchester United

Everton

Chelsea FC

Newcastle United

Arsenal

West Ham

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