WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. United and its non-profit arm, United for D.C., today announced details of the Fifth Annual First XI Charity Kick-off Luncheon, to be held on Tuesday, April 10. The event, a fundraiser for United for D.C., will take place at the Capital Hilton. Co-Managing Partners Victor MacFarlane and Will Chang will be featured as special guests, while coaches and players from the 2007 D.C. United squad will be introduced.
"We are looking forward to another great kickoff event for both our foundation and the team," said D.C. United Vice President and United for D.C. President Stephen Zack. "We are excited to have our new ownership group present to speak with many of our fans and business partners about the future of the club."
Presenting and supporting sponsorships are available for $3,500 and $2,000, respectively. Both allow for recognition on all future press releases, website postings, e-newsletter communication pieces and luncheon materials. Each sponsorship includes a table at the luncheon for nine attendees, who will be paired with a player or coach, while the presenting sponsorship also allows for a representative from the organization to address the crowd.
Additionally, tables are available for $850 each, which allows for nine individuals to sit with a player or coach during the event. Individual spots are available for $100 per person. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed under the law. United for D.C. will also host a silent auction with items from D.C. United, other teams across Major League Soccer and other sports teams and places of business.
The event will be emcee-ed by Dave Johnson, "the voice" of D.C. United. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. on April 10, with lunch set for 12 noon. The event concludes at 1:30 p.m. For more information on the Fifth Annual First XI Charity Kick-off Luncheon, please call Meghan Cameron at 202-587-5463 or email her at mcameron@dcunited.com.
