In hopes of bringing the community together and showing people of all ages that there is more to the game of soccer than meets the eye, Zach Holbrock decided to organize a long overdue alumni soccer game for a gracious cause.
A young girl, and soccer fan, who attends Monroe Elementary School, had successful surgery last summer to remove her cancer after receiving treatment to help shrink the tumor, and will be attending the event. The proceeds raised will be donated to the Cincinnati Child Life Oncology Department in Allison Morris's name. The first game begins at 6:00pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Holbrock writes, “The support of the players has been amazing. My hope is that the Monroe community will come together to help support such a special event in hopes of helping young kids from the surrounding areas who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently being taken care of at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital.” Zach hopes that this event will inspire an annual alumni game tradition for years to come.
The event will feature two soccer games, Alumni vs. Alumni and Monroe’s Men’s Soccer team vs. Alumni. Numerous alumni will be featured in both games.
Holbrock is still attempting to raise money and sponsors for an even more successful charity event. If you would like to donate to the cause, please visit Giving Hope, a Cincinnati Children’s Hospital philanthropy program, or contact Zach Holbrock at 513-316-9268 or soccerzh@yahoo.com for more information. In addition, please join Zach’s Facebook Page: “Charity Alumni Soccer Game- Shooting for the Cure.”
Monroe High School Stadium is located at 220 Yankee Road in Monroe, Ohio.
Come out and support the past and future of Monroe Soccer, and not to mention watch a perfect example of the beautiful game!
Click here for a one-click easy donation for Shooting for the Cure. By donating to this noble cause, you are helping bring hope and healing to children and families across the country and around the world! The goal of $500 in donations has not yet been met, and of course it would be great to surpass the limit!
Story by: Robert Beagle
