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For nine million refugee children, scoring a goal, making it to practice or helping a teammate won’t happen. But ninemillion.org is working to change that. They want to give refugee children a chance to play and they need your help. Go to ninemillion.org to learn about what you can do to make a difference. |
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They come from the most dangerous places in the world, representing 19 different countries including Afghanistan, Congo, Sudan, Somalia and Bosnia. They left their homes and came to America to survive. Soccer brought them together. Coach Luma Mufleh took this group of survivors playing pick-up games on a dirt field and turned them into a winning team: The Fugees Family. |
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“[Skateboarding] gives you discipline, patience, confidence and endurance to keep trying until you achieve your goal. Whether it’s obstacles in your life or sports, it helps you stay in the right frame of mind.” In a world where skateboarding just verges on being considered a sport, 22 year old, Paul Rodriguez is a legend in his own time. P-Rod, as he’s known, is one of the biggest names in skating and was deemed the “golden child” even before achieving Rookie-of-the-Year status in 2002. |
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“I really appreciate the support everyone has given me over the years & now I feel as though it is time I give support back.” Serena Williams, age 26, has achieved the kind of greatness most people only dream of. She’s won tennis championship after championship, Open after Open, award after award. She’s been a powerhouse on the court since age 9 and has been acclaimed as one of the best tennis players in history. But her greatness extends far beyond the court. |
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“The ‘Let Me Play’ initiative is an opportunity to make sure that kids with disabilities get a chance to play just like all the other kids. I know the power of sport in my own life – it has allowed me to feel comfortable in my skin, to feel strong, and to feel whole. I spent too many years of my childhood sitting on the sidelines feeling excluded, and I don’t want to see that happen to any other kids. I am proud to be part of a movement that gets people, especially those with disabilities, off the sidelines and into the game!” |
