Washington, D.C. - D.C. United and its non-profit arm, United for D.C., today announced proceeds from the fifth annual First XI Luncheon totaled $30,000. The First XI Luncheon, presented by United Bank, and supported by Arent Fox, Gragg and Associates and the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, featured D.C. United's co-managing partners Victor MacFarlane and Will Chang. United President and CEO Kevin Payne also spoke, while head coach Tom Soehn introduced players from the 2007 D.C. United squad. The event was emcee-ed by Dave Johnson, United's long-time play-by-play television announcer.
"Last week's luncheon was a huge success," said Stephen Zack, Executive Vice President of D.C. United and President of the United for D.C. Board of Directors. "With the money raised, United for D.C. will continue to be able to fund terrific programs that make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. On behalf of the foundation, I thank the sponsors and those who participated in this great event."
Proceeds from the event are used to fund United for D.C.'s many community-based initiatives. Among the foundation's successful programs are: United Reads, a comprehensive educational initiative; Kicks for Kids, a program allowing disadvantaged children to attend D.C. United games; and United Soccer Club, an after-school soccer program. For more information on the First XI Luncheon or on any United for D.C. events or programs, please contact Program Manager Sara Rabe at 202-587-5434 or at srabe@dcunited.com or visit United for D.C.'s website at www.unitedfordc.org.
United for D.C.
United For D.C., Inc. was founded on January 8, 2002 as the charitable arm of Major League Soccer's D.C. United. United For D.C. is a 501(c)3 organization chartered to serve the Washington, D.C. community through the creation or support of programs, events and organizations that advance educational and social welfare opportunities (primarily health and recreational) for the area's youth, particularly those who may be economically, physically or mentally disadvantaged.
