The KIA STREET SOCCER PROJECT received a major boost today with the announcement that the Dis-Chem Foundation will donate 16 000 health and hygiene products which will be distributed to children participating in the project.
In the build up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM, children from impoverished areas around the country who participate in both the Street Soccer project and the accompanying ‘Health of the Nation’ sessions, will each receive these health products including soap, tooth paste, tooth brush and a face cloth. These will be distributed to the children on a weekly basis during the KIA STREET SOCCER LEAGUE!
Brad Bing, Managing Director of Sporting Chance was overwhel
med with the sponsorship as it will attribute directly to the heart of the project as a whole.
“With a core focus on health education, fitness and skill development, it is an absolute delight to have Dis-Chem and the Dis-Chem Foundation on board with us, as their contribution ties in directly with the life skill values of this project. The sponsors and partners who have so far come onboard with us in the Street S
occer Project has been exceptional, and with products of this magnitude, we will definitely see a positive impact on each participant in this project,” commented Bing.
“The Dis-Chem Foundation is delighted to be part of this national health initiative; we hope that all the kids take home some valuable information on their own health.” say’s Lynette Saltzman founder of the Dis-Chem Foundation.
The KIA STREET SOCCER FESTIVAL kicks-off on Friday 9th April 2010 and will be played in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria.