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THE CHALLENGER FOUNDATION


THE CHALLENGER FOUNDATION


OUR MISSION

At Challenger we want to ignite a passion for soccer and sports in kids who
otherwise could not afford to participate. In doing so, we hope to positively
impact the lives of disadvantaged children in the US and overseas, who otherwise
may never be given the same opportunities that other children take for granted.

The Challenger Foundation will work alongside Challenger Sports and Challenger
Teamwear to help raise funds whilst also providing programming, uniforms and
equipment to the underprivileged soccer players of tomorrow.


SUPPORT OUR WORK

If you want to support our mission to bring sports to disadvantaged communities,
you can make a donation

DONATE HERE


HOW KIDS BENEFIT

The program is designed to:

 * Help engage children in positive and healthy sports activities during
   traditionally at risk hours.
 * Build a culture of personal growth and achievement while developing young
   people with strong character and good values who can become the future
   leaders in each community.
 * Provide a fully funded summer camp that would foster enthusiasm and focus for
   kids outside of the regular school calendar.
 * Set up local community after school Soccer Programs for communities where
   previously there was not one.
 * Set up seasonal and topical projects to drive donations and specific causes.
 * Identify individual children or families and ensure they are given the same
   opportunities as others in their community.
 * Provide uniforms and/or equipment for organizations in need.
 * You can click here to apply for a Challenger Camps Scholarship place.


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donation to The Challenger Foundation on your behalf for every jersey that is
purchased

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
THE CHALLENGER FOUNDATION


MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
THE CHALLENGER FOUNDATION


MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
THE CHALLENGER FOUNDATION

CHALLENGER FOUNDATION

The Challenger Foundation is working to bring professional, educational, and
impactful soccer programs to underprivileged youth of all age groups. These
programs help to foster and promote healthy living habits at a young age, by
engaging kids in regular physical activity, and involving local parents in
coaching and support roles. Professional coaching, mentorship, and the
involvement in team play through these programs would also foster development in
life and social skills, communication, and responsibility. In addition to health
and developmental education. Future plans also include introducing additional
sports and creating academic support programs.

The initial goal is to engage local middle school and High School students in
locally based fully funded camp programs, and then to set up local after school
soccer coaching programs in each market. Beginning with a pilot program in
Wyandotte County, Challenger plans to expand this programming next year
throughout Kansas City KS and Kansas City MO,  and also duplicate the model in
our other major markets.

The program would:

 * Help engage children in positive and healthy sports activities during
   traditionally at risk hours.

 * Build a culture of personal growth and achievement while developing young
   people with strong character and good values who can become the future
   leaders in each community.

 * Provide a fully funded summer camp that would help bring attention to and
   launch the program in each local community.  (Boys & Girls grades 6-8)

 * Set up local community after school Soccer Programs for players of all
   abilities (Boys & Girls ages 5-18)

 * Duplicate camp programs and after school coaching nationwide

 * Create organized teams for local in house play (Boys & Girls ages 6-16)

 * Create competitive teams who would travel to local leagues (Boys & Girls ages
   10-18)

 * Provide opportunities for competitive teams to participate in local,
   regional, national tournaments

 * Provide opportunities for competitive players and teams to travel and compete
   overseas.

Programs would be staffed by both qualified international coaches who would also
train local coaches to help sustain the program and to create a stronger bond
with the local community.

The long term vision would be to establish a permanent physical base for each
academy where educational and pastoral support can be provided to the children
and the members of the clubs can be involved in community give-back programs.

Since our inception in 1985, the company has raised over $15 million dollars
directly benefiting the players, parents, and coaches involved in grassroots
soccer programs in each of the 50 US states and in 7 Canadian provinces. As an
additional gift to each community, Challenger also provided hundreds of free
coaching clinics for thousands of local volunteer coaches. Challenger has
partnered with United Soccer Coaches to help provide grassroots training where
it is needed most – to the mom or dad who has kindly given up their time to
coach their child’s team in the local league.

Each year Challenger Sports also donates valuable equipment, soccer balls and
uniforms to many soccer based charities, schools, orphanages and missions in
Central and South America and Africa, and supports several national and
international community outreach programs.



Dear Mr. Arch,

I just wanted to thank all of you one more time for your incredibly generous
donations. We were able to fill up 16 suitcases filled with cleats, balls,
jerseys, shorts, shinguards, socks, cones and sweatshirts. The response was
overwhelming. Last month, Oceans of Mercy was able to deliver the gear. Thank
you for taking the time to get in touch with me and for delivering the goods. 
Thanks again and best of luck to all your kids in their upcoming Spring soccer
season.
Reneé – www.oceansofmercy.com

FOUNDATION CAMP AT WYANDOTTE HIGH SCHOOL

LENEXA, KS: Just as Women’s World Cup takes center stage, middle schoolers from
Wyandotte County are learning soccer skills, and competing for camp glory in the
first Challenger Foundation Free Soccer Camp at Wyandotte High School, thanks to
Challenger Sports and the Challenger Foundation.

The Challenger Foundation, a newly formed not-for-profit entity of Challenger
Sports, is launching its Soccer In The Community pilot program. Challenger
Sports is the largest youth soccer coaching provider in the United States, with
over 150,000 players attending camps, clinics, tours, and tournaments annually.

In addition to donating soccer equipment to local schools, Challenger
Sports teamed up with Wyandotte High School Girls Soccer Team coaches Josh
Wikler and Bre Brandenburgh to create and implement this sports education and
character development model for boys and girls in the local area.

Students from Rosedale Middle School, Central Middle School, Argentine Middle
School, Northwest Middle School, Sumner Academy and Wyandotte High School were
invited to apply for a camp scholarship. A total of 75 applicants were selected.

“We are excited to bring this level of training to our local players right here
in our own community. When we remove the barriers of cost and transportation, it
makes the sport a lot more accessible to our families” – Wyandotte Coach Josh
Wikler

The Foundation soccer camp, coached by Challenger Sports’ international staff of
qualified coaches, includes free soccer equipment, skills training; daily World
Cup style tournament play; and lessons on respect,
responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and leadership.

“A week long summer soccer camp currently costs an average of $150 in the Kansas
City market. We don’t want this to be the obstacle that keeps kids
from participating and learning,” said Peter Arch, co-founder of Challenger
Sports.

This Fall, the Challenger Foundation will continue its relationship with
Wyandotte County schools by establishing an after–school soccer training
and mentoring program. “Engaging kids in positive and healthy sports activities
during traditionally at-risk hours will help build a culture of personal growth
and achievement while developing strong character and good values. We envision
these kids to become our future community leaders,” said Arch.

Within the next 12 months, expansion of the Challenger Foundation Soccer In The
Community program will occur locally and nationally,
simultaneously. “With 13 regional offices throughout the US, we can duplicate
the model, and begin making a positive impact in other major markets quickly,”
said Arch.

Future plans also include the formation
of a Foundation soccer club. Organized teams of all abilities will play locally;
more competitive teams will participate on a local, regional, and
national level. And for the most competitive players, the
foundation will offer the option to travel and compete overseas.

Sun Fresh Markets and Unilever are supporting the Challenger Foundation with a
customer beneficiary program. Throughout the year, Sun Fresh Markets will
feature specified Unilever products as “( )”. Unilever will donate a portion of
proceeds from each purchase of these products to the Challenger
Foundation during the designated time period.



AROUND THE WORLD, AROUND THE WORLDS

Program Founder Stephen Schirra receives an award at NBA basketball game!

 Stephen explains exactly what Around the Worlds, Around the World does for
children across the globe.



“Around the Worlds, Around the World is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
connects children from extreme circumstances all over the world to the game of
soccer, using it as a platform to instill positive change while fostering joy
and hope. We work with children from orphanages, schools, churches, refugee
homes, halfway houses, youth shelters, earthquake relief centers, etc. all over
the world. In the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach the game to
about 3,650 youth from 75 organizations in 22 countries. Throughout this time,
we’ve been able to go beyond organized instruction to also provide our young
beneficiaries with the necessary tools to play the game – including, but not
limited to, cleats, goal sets, jerseys, goalkeeper gloves, and more.

We have also been fortunate to hand-deliver over 1,200 soccer balls during this
timeframe. We’re also proud to have started a scholarship for local high school
students using sports to make a difference within the community, and currently
have a permanent scholarship fund that will pay out a $1000 scholarship per
year, on a perpetual basis.”

Challenger Sports has donated balls and shirts to Around the Worlds on behalf of
families who have supported our British Soccer, TetraBrazil and SoccerPlus
programs.



Challenger’s Co-Founder Peter Arch: “We are so happy to help Stephen bring
smiles to the faces of so many children and are delighted that the sport of
soccer can be used to provide such an uplifting experience to communities in
need. Challenger is looking forward to providing, even more, support for Stephen
and “Around the Worlds, Around the World” in the future.”

To find out more and to donate to this wonderful charity, please
visit AroundtheWorlds.org

JANUARY 2018
AROUND THE WORLDS PROGRAM AT AN ORPHANAGE (HOUSE OF JOY) IN PETALING JAYA,
MALAYSIA







GLOBAL FC

Dear Challenger Sport,


Global FC would like to thank you for your generous donation of the uniforms for
our boys! Below you will find some photos of the kids wearing the uniforms. Your
contribution helps make our vision a reality and will help to offset costs for
the organization.



On behalf of the Global FC Board of Directors and from the entire Global FC
community, I want to extend our heartfelt appreciation. Your contribution plays
a vital role in our efforts to support refugee and other under-served youth and
families with the tools to overcome obstacles to success; nurturing their
talents and passions by providing resources, opportunities, and relationships
towards a brighter future. Our programs and services are focused around academic
improvement, social development, sports programming, cultural exchange,
mentorship, and family support initiatives. 

Thank you for your impact in serving these incredible youth. Our players
appreciate the gift! There is something powerful, beautiful and empowering when
a child feels equipped to do their best, especially in the sport which they are
so passionate about. As we continue to grow as an organization, please know that
donor support is vital to our success. We are passionate about the power of
collaboration and know that great things happen when we work together. You are
truly appreciated. You are always welcome to stop by one of our practices, games
or tutoring session to meet the youth and see the incredible impact that your
donation has had.

For a glimpse into the organization and to see the youth who you have supported,
check out our newGlobal FC Video.

Thank you, again, for your compassionate support. We hope that you will continue
to partner with us in our mission.
Sincerely,

Mariya Dostzadah Goodbrake, CDP
Branch Global 
Global FC
THE FOUNDATION IN KENYA

“Last year we were so appreciative of Challenger Sports donation of soccer balls
and shirts. We do not have the financial ability to provide all the children
with the equipment they need, without the generosity of Challenger Sports the
children we serve could not participate in the sport due to lack of balls and
shirts.

The equipment will be in Kenya within the month and will be used extensively by
the youngsters, we appreciate your support”

THE FOUNDATION IN DOMINICAN

Athletes in Action, a sports based Christian ministry, was invited to bring a
team of soccer coaches to the Caribbean island of Dominica by the Ministry of
Sport. This team included Kasha Roberts (Asst. Women’s Coach at Dakota Wesleyan
University and former player for Dayton Dutch Lions), Kurt Kuykendall (Former
professional with the original New York Cosmos and US Pan-Am Team Member), Zach
Blaine (Former college athlete and professional in the 2nd Division Bundesliga),
and Jeremy and Ashley Tosaya (current head men’s coach at Dakota Wesleyan
University).

During our 12 day trip we worked with over 160 students ages 5-17 in the local
academy system; the Dominica Men’s National Team, two U20 3rd Division teams,
and conducted a coaches clinic for the Dominica FA and the Dominica Football
Coaches Association. Our team ran several player clinics working on improving
technical ability and small group tactics, and tried to help educate the academy
coaches as conducted these player clinics. Our interaction with the coaches
association focused mainly on how to design a training session and the elements
involved in running an effective practice. During the trip we used the soccer
balls donated to us by Challenger Sports, and at the end of the coaches tour we
distributed equipment donated to the local soccer academies that we had an
opportunity to work with.

Plans are to return this December, 2014 and help the DFA and the Coaches
Association run a soccer festival that will bring all the academies together for
a weekend tournament. We are still in contact with the DFA Technical Director
and Men’s National Team head coach about the development of the national pool of
talent, and we correspond regularly with the president of the Coaches
Association.



THE FOUNDATION IN HAITI

Mr. Jones,

Again I would like to say thanks for the soccer balls. The balls were almost to
big of a hit. I ended up sending 200+, that was all the capacity they had to
carry them. Bishops from the Conespah organization were looking up the
delegation requesting soccer balls. The word got out and as the truck would
leave the guest house, a huge crowd would gather and swarm the truck.

I received on text while they were in Haiti just telling me “Strong Play” to
send soccer balls.

Thanks for your continued support of youth soccer.
Marvin Sommerfeld


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THE CHALLENGER FOUNDATION

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