River Soccer Club, a 15-team travel league with teams in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, has received more than $1,500 in funds and equipment from BJ's Wholesale Club and Uniroyal Tire as part of an ongoing commitment, now in its 10th year of supporting youth soccer across the nation through the Uniroyal Soccer Program.
Since its founding in 2000, the Uniroyal Soccer Program has touched countless players and teams, and donated nearly $12 million in funds and equipment, including nearly one million soccer balls, to youth soccer organizations across the country. And after 10 years of dedication, the program continues to grow, supporting more communities each year.
“This program is about making lasting relationships in the community and supporting our local youth,” said Scott Anthony from BJ's Wholesale Club. “Contributing to the River Soccer Club through a larger youth movement gives us a great sense of accomplishment. The program is an opportunity to connect with the community, and we are delighted to see the players’ smiling faces when they receive their soccer ball.”
“This grassroots initiative started originally with 200 dealers and has become a huge success,” said Jill Weninger Goulette, Uniroyal Tire marketing communications manager. “With 10 years of commitment and hard work, the program has grown to include over 1,000 passionate dealers like BJ's Wholesale Club throughout North America. Bringing value and quality to families is what Uniroyal Tire strives for, and the soccer program enables us to do so in an unmatched way.”
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