What's In A Name?

"SOCCER UNITES" Honestly, when we picked the name I had NO idea what a powerful name we had actually chosen. Even the logo, I don't think I realized why it was so important to us that the logo show the meaning we were looking for. We wanted simple, yet powerful. Have you ever had something happen that you stop and say to yourself, "ok, now I understand?" Well, I am telling you it is happening to me!

I try to pass on to Andy, Marcia and the girls different emails, stories, and conversations that I have on the fund raisers. I KNOW of their appreciation and can assure you that they are gaining strength from the prayers and offereings that are being passed their way. It is getting to the point that I find myself reading something, or hanging up the phone and just going WOW!

In the past few years I have been fortunate enough to get to know the players that were once a part of the RSL team. Little did I know that when Soccer Unites, our website, and the situation with the Williams family started getting around I would not only hear from them, but would find myself overwhelmed with the outpouring of help and sincerety being offered. Although these guys are all in different states, soccer, friendship, and genuine caring for their teammate has united them once again. In no particular order, we have heard from Nelson Akawari, Mehdi Ballouchy, Nik Besagno, Jodan Cila, DJ Countess, Jeff Cunningham, Willis Forko, Christian Jimenez, Rusty Pierce, Carey Talley, Seth Trembly and Jamie Watson. They have either sent a donation, an autographed item, or are actually putting together their own fundraisers in the state are they in.

Seth Trembly will be putting together a fund raiser in a club (I will get the name) in Colorado on September 6. Seth has spoken to the owner and he has offered the club for the fundraiser, SO GENEROUS, Seth is still working on the details, but is working on a great band that will be donating their time to play that evening. He is also currently working with the Rapids, and their players to see if they can donate some autographed items for auction or attend that evening. I will absolutely be updating with the details. I will also be booking a ticket to Denver, I won't be missing this great time with my friend Seth!

Next, Jordan Cila is working on his own project (details to come) He called to ask if he could help. He saw the launch of a project he is working on as his opportunity to help Andy and Marcia. SO COOL, great conversation, very genuine guy! He will be getting back to me with details as well, but is looking at September 13, the day of the RSL vs New York game to have a pregame party to raise funds, and announce his endeavor. He saw this as a perfect fundraising senerio and after talking with him, so did I!

These are just a couple of stories, I promise to pass on more thru a later blog. I honestly feel that the prayers, love and support that is being united by soccer is something fans, sponsors, and players NEED and WILL WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN! I challenge you to join us, you, as much as The Williams' will benefit from the power of SOCCER UNITES!

On a personal note; Andy, we ALL wish you luck in Toronto with the Jamaican National Team, http://www.thereggaeboyz.com/ (Game on Wednesday) be safe.

Marcia, I love you, stay strong, you are my true friend! I want you to know it is AMAZING the amount of love and prayers that are there for you. You are not alone, that I can promise you.

To my girls, I love you both and feel blessed to have you a part of my life. You two are amazing and bring so much joy to me. Until later, May God Bless......