August 27, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
When FC Cincinnati host CF Montréal this Saturday at TQL Stadium, FC Cincinnati will continue its support for Childhood Cancer Awareness month ahead of September with a special Kick Childhood Cancer platform match. For all the events and information surrounding Saturday’s Kick Childhood Cancer match, visit the Matchday Guide.
Fans at Saturday’s game can support children fighting cancer in numerous ways including decorating cards for children at Washington Park Pre-Match at the Park, and yellow ribbons will be distributed at Washington Park or in-stadium at the Fan Stand. In addition to a gold color theme, a special Kick Childhood Cancer Scarf will be available for sale in the FC Cincinnati Team Store with partial proceeds benefiting local childhood cancer charities and the player walk out kids will feature kids representing four childhood cancer organizations supported by FCC: The Dragonfly Foundation, Cancer Free Kids, The Cure Starts Now and Ronald McDonald House.
This September, Major League Soccer (MLS) and Continental Tire are teaming up during Childhood Cancer Awareness month for the 11th annual “Kick Childhood Cancer” (KCC) campaign to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and treatment.
Throughout the month, Continental Tire has committed to donating $50,000 to fund pediatric cancer research. Fans are encouraged to support the campaign by sharing a message of hope for children and families in the fight against cancer using #KickChildhoodCancer. To learn more, fans are encouraged to visit MLSsoccer.com.
“Major League Soccer is once again proud to collaborate with our partners at Continental Tire to raise awareness and resources with our Kick Childhood Cancer initiative,” said Sola Winley, MLS Executive Vice President, Chief Engagement and Inclusion Officer. “Serving as a dedicated leader in the fight against pediatric cancer has long been a priority for MLS, and with Continental Tire we will continue to work relentlessly to support children and their families.”
The Kick Childhood Cancer campaign will benefit Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to childhood and adolescent cancer research, uniting more than 10,000 experts in childhood cancer at more than 200 leading children’s hospitals around the world. The Kick Childhood Cancer campaign has enabled COG to strengthen research efforts across the entire spectrum of…
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