David Beckham with CTC Interns Amy Cawley & Ryan McGonigle
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 international 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.
Latest news from Ryan McGonigle in South Africa
Please visit the website of our current interns, Ryan McGonigle and Amy Cawley to see about the latest activities and news from the field in Khayelitsha: www.chriscampbellcenter.org
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LANCASTER, Pa. – By Liz Collin, WHP 21
A local college soccer team suffered a huge blow at the beginning of its season, the loss of a teammate. Now, the Franklin & Marshall soccer team is gearing up for the trip of a lifetime in honor of Chris Campbell.
Loading...The Franklin & Marshall Men’s Soccer Team suffered a devastating loss before the start of their last season with the passing of All-Conference senior Chris Campbell. The video below was made to give many a reminder of the great life Chris had, and to give others a small opportunity to learn what a great person, player and friend Chris was.
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