CARSON - The LA Galaxy and the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation will mark the holiday season this week by participating in three events here in the local community and bringing holiday cheer to children throughout the region. Highlighting the week, Galaxy players such as Landon Donovan, Alan Gordon, Peter Vagenas and more will attend Children's Hospital in downtown Los Angeles to deliver a number of very special gifts and visit with patients.
Build-A-Bear Workshop at Downtown Disney
What:
Galaxy players including Landon Donovan, Lance Friesz and Troy Roberts along with Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation volunteers will be making 100 "soccer Santa" teddy bears to take to patients at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
When:
Tuesday, December 11
<br>11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where:
1540 S. Disneyland Dr.
<br>Anaheim, CA 92802
Galaxy Visit Children's Hospital Los Angeles
What:
Galaxy players including Landon Donovan, Alan Gordon and Peter Vagenas will visit patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, distributing "soccer Santa" teddy bears and Galaxy goodies while also signing autographs and taking pictures with patients and families.
When:
Thursday, December 13
<br>11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where:
4650 Sunset Blvd.
<br>Los Angeles, CA 90027
Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation Holiday Party
What:
Galaxy players including Alan Gordon, Troy Roberts and Peter Vagenas will be on hand to host the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation's Holiday Party at The Home Depot Center. A group of 100 disadvantaged local children will be in attendance at the party, doing holiday related crafts and visiting with Galaxy players. All kids in attendance will receive a new jacket, soccer ball as well as other presents and goodies, in addition to a special visit from Santa Claus himself.
When:
Sunday, December 16
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where:
The Home Depot Center - Andre Agassi Tennis Pavilion
18400 Avalon Blvd.
Carson, CA 90746
Media wishing to attend to any of the Galaxy Foundation's holiday events can contact the Galaxy Communications Department at mediarequests@lagalaxy.com or by calling (310) 630-2215 or (310) 630-2216.
