FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Luca Serra
Director
312-235-7149 Office
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lserra@soldierfield.net
Kicks Against Breast Cancer Comes To Soldier Field
CHICAGO, IL (February, 2009) Soldier Field will play host on April 26, 2009 to the Inaugural Soldier Field Kicks Against Breast Cancer collegiate soccer invitational showcasing the best in women’s soccer. Athletes from seven regional universities including the University of Illinois, Northwestern University, Northern Illinois University, Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin (Madison), Marquette University, and DePaul University will participate in the unique event to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment.
The intercollegiate play will begin at 9:00am on April 26th and continue throughout the day. Admission price is $10.00/person (G.A. seating) and includes access to the Soldier Field Fan Zone, which gives fans of all ages the opportunity to interact with coaches, players, sponsors, and spokespersons. A “Soccer Moms” clinic will also be held to teach the basics of soccer and provide inside tips to parents, aspiring coaches and players.
Founded by Louise Waxler, The Kicks Against Breast Cancer Tournament honors the memory of Claudia Mayer, who died of breast cancer at the age of 47 in 1996. The KICKS tournaments are held on an annual basis in April of each year attracting top collegiate soccer teams from throughout the United States.
Players and teams will also contribute off the field by accepting a challenge to raise money, on a per team basis, to help in the fight against breast cancer by selling KICKS merchandise (i.e., t-shirts, pins, balls, and hats), and other on-campus activities prior to the tournament. Soldier Field Kicks Against Breast Cancer has set a fund raising goal of $100,000 which will be achieved through the efforts of the student athletes and the generous support of sponsors like adidas. Children’s Memorial Research Center of Chicago will share in the proceeds from Soldier Field Kicks Against Breast Cancer event.
For further information on the event, including schedule, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, donations, and ticket purchases, please contact Emily Brown at ebrown@soldierfield.net. For more information on Kicks Against Breast Cancer, please email KICKS Founder, Louise Waxler at louise.waxler@kicksagainstbreastcancer.org. 
