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Irish Herald Spotlights Michael Mitchell and Project Play Africa
Hollywood United Soccer Club - thinking global, acting local  Hollywood United Press ReleaseManhattan Beach, Calif - August 2009 Hollywood United Football Club - thinking globally, acting locally - will be out in force for a charity fundraising event on August 15th in Manhattan Beach. Kevin Eagleston, the Hollywood United player who initiated the concept for the event was inspired by fellow Chico State University soccer alums and co-founders of Project Play's mission. The charity event featuring a youth soccer tournament will culminate with a Hollywood United celebrity match. The proceeds from the event go to Project Play Africa and local youth soccer club, South Bay Force scholorship program.
The Big Play Article by Patrick Kinmartin There is nothing complicated about the notion. To be inspired, one must first be inspired. After all, Mike Mitchell didn’t wake up some morning and magically put together the daunting task he completed last month taking tens of thousands of dollars that were raised over two decades to purchase a boatload of soccer balls ….
Delivering Hope with Soccer Balls Read more
A Soccer Ball is Like a Millet Ball (a popular Nigerien staple) Commentary by Ibbo Daddy Abdoulaye, Journalist
The soccer ball is the start … James Mas, Peace Corps Volunteer (Niamey, Niger)
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