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Mackenzie Donates Over 200 Items for REACH

Rush Soccer • August 5, 2017

Meet Mackenzie, a player with Michigan Rush Lansing. Mackenzie is a great example of what happens when you combine a love for soccer with empathy and initiative. She held her own R.E.A.C.H. drive in the fall of 2017 to send equipment to kids with the desire to play soccer but lacking the gear to do so. Working with her local club to set up the collection drive and Rush HQ to select a destination to benefit from her efforts, Mackenzie took total ownership of this effort. Her collection included 58 pairs of cleats, 74 jerseys, 47 pairs of shin guards, and much more! All of which was then shipped to players in Bosnia who benefitted from what was collected.


Bosnia Rush provides training to both academy level as well as recreational youth players. Many at no cost. Thanks to this donation drive, many now will have game day uniforms, shin guards and cleats to play in.

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Formed in 1997, Rush Soccer is the largest youth soccer organization in the world with more than 60,000 players in 50 countries. Comprised of 175 clubs around the globe, Rush Soccer has cultivated a reputation of excellence on and off the field all while maintaining a local feel in the communities we serve. This expansive global footprint provides unparalleled opportunities for our entire player base to pursue pathways all the way to the highest level of professional soccer. Our breadth and depth of programs support our network of local clubs, coaches, staff, and partners. For more information about Rush Soccer, visit www.rushsoccer.com.

 

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