GymSkinZ supports Project Play 2006

GymSkinZ is proud to support Paige Dunn and her involvement with Project Play 2006.

Here's an excerpt from Paige's website: http://www.paigedunn.com

"Project Play an incredible adventure that I will be part of this November. I will be traveling with four others to Niger to help develop soccer programs throughout this African Nation. Enabling and encouraging participation in sports is something that I am very passionate about and very excited to share with you.

Project Play is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults in African nations through participation in the world's most popular sport - soccer. This collaborative effort will provide educational incentives, promote self-esteem and foster community pride while generating confidence and hope to those in impoverished African nations.

I have wonderful memories of growing up playing soccer and being excited and motivated every season to play and travel with my friends. Soccer provided the opportunity for me to learn the value of teamwork, to bolster my confidence and self-esteem as well as teaching me the value of creating a healthy active lifestyle – clearly something that has stuck with me all of my life. Youth soccer is such an integral part of our lives in the Bay Area that we don’t realize that playing soccer is a privilege that not every child shares.

This privilege is not available to the youth of Niger but “Project Play” can help make a difference. Niger currently has three million people on the verge of starvation. Our group’s purpose is to utilize a soccer project for constructive social purposes and help draw more attention to the needs of the Republic of Niger by working along side the government and in coordination with the nation’s Peace Corps Volunteers.

Along with the Niger Football Association (FENIFOOT) and the Niger Peace Corps, Project Play staff will travel to Niger's seven provincial capitals to implement the program and coordinate with the distribution of soccer balls and manuals to the Peace Corps volunteers. I am proud to be part of this team effort to make a difference.

The cost to deliver our goal of 5,000 soccer balls is $50,000 which includes transportation and administration costs. I am hoping that you will help support this worthwhile endeavor. For only $5 you can pay for the cost of one soccer ball which truly can change an entire village in Niger.

I know there are many many worthwhile groups and causes to support so if Project Play does not resonate with you perhaps you might consider forwarding my letter to someone you know. Any help or support is deeply appreciated.
However, if you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation to Project Play, please email me and I will send you more information.

If you would like additional information about “Project Play”, please visit our Web site at www.projectplay.net. Or feel free to email me, paige@xcelsportsgroup.com, and I can tell you more about this exciting adventure . Thanks for your support!

Sincerely,
Paige

www.paigedunn.com"