Recently, I had the great pleasure of volunteering for a charity called Football for Life. Located in the heart of Hong Kong, Football for Life was founded Phillipe Bru in 2006, when the growing number of underprivileged children in Hong Kong sparked his initiative to change the desperate situation. Bru was able to successfully merge his passion for the game and his calling to … [Read more...]
Kick-Off Poverty: Hong Kong’s Road to Milan 2009 Homeless World Cup
Spirrsblog.com Aug 10, 2009 "73% of players changing their lives for the better by coming off drugs and alcohol, moving into jobs, education, homes, training, reuniting with families and even going on to become players and coaches for pro or semi-pro football teams." Just several days after landing in Hong Kong I was able to catch a glimpse of a very special … [Read more...]
Chinatown Charity Showdown
Spirrsblog.com Jun 17, 2009 Here's the Upcoming event in Chinatown NYC. It is something you can not miss. NBA stars amoung the best footballers in the world, playing for a cause that goes beyond super stardom. Organized by two very special Organizations, the events highlights the joining of foundation missions to better give back to the world's children. Both the … [Read more...]
Siyanakekela:We Care
Spirrsblog.com Jun 12, 2009 Siyanakekel: We care. The organizations name speaks for itself “Siyanakekela,” Zulu for “We Care.” Located in the heart of the Umlazi township on the East Coast of Durban, South Africa, the small yet significant organization raises through crime and poverty to aid the hunger of Aids/HIV inflicted children. The Spirrs Team is a Proud … [Read more...]
South Africa:We Care
Spirrsblog.com June 12, 2009 While spending several months in South Africa, I had the most amazing oppurtunity to help a very special organization. The organizations name speaks for itself "Siyanakekela," Zulu for "We Care." Located in the heart of the Umlazi township on the East Coast of Durban, South Africa, the small yet significant organization raises through crime and … [Read more...]
Claudio Reyna Foundation: Joining Urban Youth from Across the River
Spirrsblog.com Jun 5, 2009 Sunday May 31, 2009 marked the first ever Claudio Reyna Foundation Brooklyn Vs Newark Season Wrap-up Game. All were welcome, as players, parents, coaches, fans and family gathered at St. Benedicts Prep in New Jersey to witness this fruitful game between the Brooklyn and Newark teams. The game culminates and highlights the hard work of the … [Read more...]
United East Athletic Association
As we update our Website from the former Spirrsblog.com to the New Soccerpirrs.com site, I thought it would be more appropriate to start off our Charity Section sequentially, and highlight an organization that has been deeply routed in my life. United East Athletic Association, better know to my family as "The Club" provided me with a place to grow, learn and share. Growing … [Read more...]
