Sarah and I had an amazing trip to Kenya and we're already brainstorming for new ideas to be able to provide soccer balls and other gear on a regular basis to the programs there. One of our good friends, Henry Kalungi, who plays here in Richmond for the Kickers is from Uganda and will be going home in early October to play for the National Team for a few months. Henry and his brother Ivan started an orphanage there to rescue children and youth that have no mother or father due to HIV/AIDS or some other disease leaving the children on the streets to fend for themselves. They are doing wonderful work and they have started a soccer academy to give the children something to do and to provide another way to teach “life lessons”. To help support their efforts we will be sending some of the cleats, shorts, socks, uniforms, etc. that we were not able to take with us on our last trip. We’ll continue to collect balls and gear for other trips later in the year, but right now those children need the gear, so we’re going to help Henry fill a couple of tubs or duffle bags to take with him. If you have anything to donate please let us know and we’ll forward it on to Henry.
Here’s a link to their website: www.uysocceracademy.com
