WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, United for D.C. launched its annual holiday on-line auction. Numerous items are available for bids via dcunited.com with all proceeds benefiting the programs and beneficiaries of D.C. United's non-profit arm.
"United for D.C. hopes United fans can find unique holiday gift items for friends and family through the annual on-line holiday auction while helping United for D.C. raise invaluable funding for our philanthropic initiatives," said Catherine Marquette, Executive Director of United for D.C. and United Director of Community Relations. "The continued support of D.C. United fans is greatly appreciated and we wish all a very happy holiday season."
Included in the auction, which will run for the next seven days, are a 1999 D.C. United championship team autographed soccer ball, 2005 D.C. United team autographed home and away jerseys, a Chicago Fire Justin Mapp autographed jersey, a Nike Lance Armstrong chrono watch, a one-year, weekday membership to the Old Hickory Golf Course in Woodbridge, VA, a Bally Total Fitness year-long membership and other valuable items.
For more information on United for D.C., please contact Catherine Marquette at 202-587-5443 or at cmarquette@dcunited.com.
United for D.C.
The mission of United for D.C. is to serve the Washington, D.C. community through the creation or support of programs, events and organizations that advance the educational and social welfare opportunities (primarily health and recreational) for the area's youth, particularly those who may be economically, physically or mentally disadvantaged. Currently, United for D.C. operates three signature programs: United Reads, Kicks for Kids and United Community Grants.
United for D.C. is a 501(c)3 organization created from the desire of D.C. United of Major League Soccer to further the team's dedication to the Greater Washington, D.C. community. Founded in 2002, United for D.C. is committed to supporting programs and organizations falling within the organization's mission, thus giving back to the community that has supported the team so greatly since its inception in 1996.
