These are but four of the participants in the Hinsdale Central Boys Soccer Tennis KICK (Kick it in for Chicago Kids) competition. By any measure, this year's event was a momumental success. Some 23 teams took part in an afternoon of great fun. Every team participated in a minimum of two soccer-tennis matches in addition to being provided with cold drinks, pizza, bagels, and some good times with friends.
From a standpoint of raising money for Chicago Public Schools, the day brought in some $3000.00 in cash through entry fees, family donations and corporate sponsorship. This is a fantastic amount of money and it will go a long way towards enabling children in CPS schools to have plenty of daily classroom supplies. Much of the credit for this success is due to the efforts of Taylor Cole (to the left) and Andrew Worthington (to the right) the directors of KICK 2010.These boys got out there and got the job done! This is an incredible feat given the fact that they are attending school and in the midst of their soccer season. Both Taylor and Andrew signed up the players, contacted businesses seeking funds, corresponded with local companies in terms of getting product donations, made up teams and playing brackets, set up the tennis courts and monitored the competition.
I want to give a special thanks to Mrs. Worthington for her help in organizing many of the on-site activities, Dawn Oler for her assistance in bringing in much of the food and aiding me in keeping the grounds in great shape, Harry Bull for taking the photographs, and Brian Anderson (of Buildings and Grounds) for providing tables, chairs, water and more.
To all those who participated in KICK, please accept my heartfelt thanks for making this such a special day. I am ever grateful for your willingness to aid our charity and, in turn, students who need our help.
Many thanks,
Dick
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