David Beckham visits Chris Campbell Memorial Field

CTC 10 Field Manager Ryan McGonigle played host to David Beckham, former South African captain Lucas Radebe and FA Chairman David Triesman as part of a “Coaching for Hope” session held at the Chris Campbell Memorial Field.
Coaching for Hope is the official internation charity of the FA for 2009.
This event brought international attention to the field and to project’s larger goals.
Beckham spoke glowingly of the field project.
“It is amazing to visit a project like this and see the effect football has on young people. Football has the power to change lives and these youngsters are able to learn valuable lessons through their love of the game.”
“I’ve been able to go to different places around the world – and different townships. And every time you get surprised, and this is a huge surprise. It such a great surprise to have a place for the kids to come and play and be safe. And it’s been created for them. It is really special.”
The London Times reports on a different angle of the event, but with great shots of the field.
Our project also gets attention in Germany and Ecuador.

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