Marauders Embark on Charity Fundraising Opportunities

It has been a tradition of Hanover Soccer for a number of years to spend time in working for local, national and international charity efforts.  This week, we have launched a pair of efforts for two charitable organizations that are very important to us.

The Marauder Varsity has been selected by Grassroot Soccer to host a Grassroot Charity Game, with the goal of raising $5,000 between now and their October 13 game with Dover.  Their efforts will be enabled by the fact that Positive Tracks has offered to match every donation!  A number of players have already opened their internet team pages, and we have already raised $475 in just one day!  We are grateful for the support we have received.  To learn more (or for players to register!)  here in the link to the Crowdrise web page:

https://www.crowdrise.com/hanover-high-school-soccer-charity-game

In the meantime, the Junior Varsity, Freshman and Reserve teams have been invited to participate in the annual Lebanon CROP Hunger Walk, raising money to fight hunger both locally and around the world.  Hanover players have done this for the past ten years, and contributed significantly to this community-wide effort.  Players collect pledges and donations (and are doing this increasingly on-line), and the event culminates with the Walk on Sunday, October 9th in downtown Lebanon.  Registration for the Walk begins at 12:30 in Colburn Park, and the 5K Walk begins at 1:00, winding through Lebanon neighborhoods and on the rail trail, and ending up back at Colburn Park.  Walkers then gather at the Congregational Church for hot food, cider and cookies.  There are several ways to participate.  Players who cannot attend the Walk can still collect donations.  They can also walk, even with a minimal donation.  Ideally, they can do both!  This has always been a wonderful bonding event for players on all of the teams.  Here is the link to the site, for either donations or registration:

https://www.crophungerwalk.org/lebanonnh

Of course, participation in these events is completely voluntary.  Our players are busy, and many participate in community service in other ways.  But these events have been carefully vetted, and provide the opportunity to "give back".  Please feel free to contact Coach Grabill with any questions.