WASHINGTON, DC --
D.C. United announced plans to collect toys throughout of the month of April to benefit the Children's National Medical Center and The Children's Center. Each month during the 2008 Major League Soccer season, D.C. United will collect items at every home game to benefit pre-determined non-profit organizations within the Washington, D.C. area.
"With the help of our great supporters, United Drives continues to allow us to assist those in need through a variety of ways," said United Director of Community Relations Aprile Pritchet. "We look forward to working with Children's National Medical Center and The Children's Center on this project."
Fans who donate an item will receive a "Buy One, Get One Free" ticket voucher, redeemable for that day's match or any other 2008 regular season home game, excluding the L.A. Galaxy game on June 29. Items will be collected at United's four April home games - April 5 vs. Toronto FC, April 9 vs. Pachua, April 17 vs. Columbus Crew and April 26 vs. Real Salt Lake.
The collection bin is to be located outside RFK Stadium's Gate A, and is open from two hours prior to the game until 15 minutes after kick-off. Donations are also accepted in the D.C. United offices, located on the fourth floor of Gate A. This season marks the seventh year of the United Drives campaign, which collects much-needed items to help with each beneficiary's mission.
Remaining United Drives:
Drives - collection item (Beneficiary)
April 5, 17, & 26 - Toys (Children's Nat'l Medical Center & The Children's Center)
May 8 & 24 - Soccer Equipment (United for D.C., DC SCORES & Athletes to Athleta)
June 4, 14, 22 & 29 - Canned Food (Capital Area Food Bank & Children of Mine)
August 2, 23 & 30 - Children's Books & School Supplies (United for D.C.)
September 13 - Toiletries (Dinner Program for Homeless Women)
October 4 & 16 - Winter Coats & Clothes (Goodwill DC)
For more information on United Drives initiatives or any of D.C. United's community relations programs, call (202) 587-5000.
