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Women's Team Fundraising Party

Wed, 03 Aug 11 00:00:00 UT

On July 20, former Whitecaps owner Wendy McDonald generously hosted a fundraising party for the women's team at her home. The weather held and a good time was had by all. Most importantly, funds were raised to support all Whitecaps women's programs, and the Foundation's efforts to get girls active and healthy.

DONATE HERE to support the Whitecaps Women's Team!

Blake Wagner Serves Up Coffee for Kids Camps

Wed, 01 Jun 11 18:30:00 UT

Patrons at a downtown Vancouver Tim Hortons Restaurant got a surprise this morning, as a new server appeared to make their morning coffee. Vancouver Whitecaps FC number 19 Blake Wagner arrived bright and early to support Tim Hortons Camp Day. “I was lucky to be able to go to camp when I was a kid, and I think every child should have a chance to do the same”, Blake said while serving up another iced cappuccino.

Camp Day is one day a year when Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners across Canada and the United States donate every penny from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. Last year a total of 9.7 million dollars was raised.

Thanks to all our donors in 2010

Fri, 03 Dec 10 20:15:00 UT

This year, the Whitecaps Foundation benefited more young people than ever. Our donors, individuals and organizations alike, were a vital part of this. We’ve talked to a few of our individual donors in past issues, and will feature more in future issues. For this edition, here are the corporate and foundation supporters who have made such a difference in 2010.

BC Hydro
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Centaur Products Inc.
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
CNA Foundation
Flight Centre
General Mills Canada
HUB International Insurance Brokers
Michael Cuccione Foundation
Mr Lube
Purdy's Chocolates
TELUS
Translink
Wendy’s

To all our supporters and friends, happy holidays and best wishes for 2011!

Women's Team Captain Has Passion for Youth Development

Fri, 03 Dec 10 18:45:00 UT

The Whitecaps Foundation is proud to profile one of this year’s funding recipients – Martina Franko – captain of the Whitecaps Women. Martina, a defender, appeared in eight of the ten matches in the 2010 W-League season, played 629 minutes and scored the first Whitecaps women’s goal of the year. The 34-year-old's efforts were all the more impressive, as the centre back returned to action just months after giving birth to her son Micah. "Being able to play competitively again after having a baby, and enjoying the atmosphere on a team that was successful, proved really rewarding for me," Franko said of the 2010 season.

Successful Launch of Play Soccer So They Can by North Vancouver FC

Fri, 03 Dec 10 17:15:00 UT

Back in June, we announced that OA Projects has been selected by the Whitecaps Foundation as a charity of choice due to the strong alignment of mandates between the two organizations. Run by executive director and former Whitecaps employee Gavin Hollett, OA Projects enables soccer programs to promote peace and understanding among youth.

OA’s Play Soccer So They Can initiative is a great way for young people in BC to get involved in directly supporting war-affected youth. It brings players, clubs and teams together to support soccer-based peacebuilding. Play Soccer So They Can works by having league, recreational and informal soccer clubs collect pledges for designated matches so that war-affected youth too can play.

Whitecaps Women Lead the Way

Tue, 24 Aug 10 18:15:00 UT

The Whitecaps Women's Soccer Series went from strength to strength this year. The Whitecaps women took the United Soccer Leagues W-League Western Conference title, defeated league points leaders Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues in the W-League semifinals before narrowly missing out on a win in the final. Perhaps most importantly, Whitecaps FC set a W-League-leading average attendance of 9,278 across their six home matches. This was the second year that the team took their 'home' games to communities across Metro Vancouver - even travelling to Victoria on Vancouver Island for a key fixture against Seattle Sounders. The community games were mounted in partnership with local soccer clubs, giving young club players the opportunity to experience the women's game at the highest level. The Whitecaps FC women's team devoted time after each match to meet their young fans. Players like Kara Lang, Martina Franko, and Melissa Tancredi are proving to be great role models to a new generation of soccer stars.

Whitecaps Foundation Gets Its Own MLS Star

Tue, 24 Aug 10 17:00:00 UT

Paul Vigano is a long time Whitecaps fan. He's also a realtor with Macdonald Realty, and for every property sale he is involved with, he makes a donation to the Whitecaps Foundation. We talked to Paul about soccer, the Southsiders, and supporting the cause.

How did you first get involved with the Whitecaps Foundation?
I heard about the Foundation through the Whitecaps website. I was impressed with what I read and how the the 'Caps are giving back to the community. I didn't get involved right away but it was always in the back of my mind. Eventually, I contacted the Foundation and asked if I could donate and it took off from there.

Whitecaps Players Kick For a Cure

Mon, 23 Aug 10 22:45:00 UT

Whitecaps players and staff once again participated and supported the 2010 Kick For a Cure, which took place on Saturday July 24th at Heritage Woods Secondary, Port Moody. The annual event raises money for the Michael Cuccione Foundation, which aims to find a cure for childhood cancers, as well as the Whitecaps Foundation, which aims to help create the fittest generation of BC youth.

Several Whitecaps players helped coach soccer clinics for U5 to U13 boys and girls. Participation in the clinics was free, but participants were encouraged to gather donations to support the two Foundations. Nearly $70,000 was raised from the event. The first place winner for the youth who secured the most pledges was Ellie Baker and second place was Dominic Rungen.

Whitecaps Foundation teams up with OA Projects

Mon, 21 Jun 10 20:15:00 UT

OA Projects has been selected by the Whitecaps Foundation as a charity of choice due to the strong alignment of mandates between the two organizations. Run by executive director and former Whitecaps employee Gavin Hollett, OA Projects are designed to promote peace and understanding among local youth.

OA Projects is a Canadian grassroots organization that uses soccer to support community rebuilding efforts by war-affected youth. The organization was founded in 2006 by University of Victoria students and is currently focused on supporting grassroots efforts to promote a peace-building framework in northern Uganda. That region has been severely impacted by 22 years of brutal civil conflict. OA Projects' major initiatives include training youth coaches, organizing soccer camps, and a league for peace, as well as rehabilitating community soccer fields. The main focus of the work is to enable a general reconciliation amongst the population by connecting war-affected youth and local youth leaders, under the encompassing umbrella of soccer to discuss important peace-building issues, such as sexual and gender-based violence.

Come join us for the annual Kick for a Cure!

Thu, 17 Jun 10 20:15:00 UT

Kick for a Cure is a yearly event to raise awareness for childhood cancer and the need for cancer research. With soccer fever in the air, Kick for a Cure Soccerfest involves an adult soccer tournament, as well as fun soccer clinics, games and prizes for the kids.In addition, there will be a silent auction and live entertainment.

When: Saturday July 24th 8:00AM until 5PM
Where: 1300 David Avenue, Port Moody - Heritage Woods Secondary School.

See full poster for event details!
Register and make a difference at www.KickForACure.ca