Help Malachi go to the Real Madrid camp in Spain!

In May of 2021, our family was blessed to foster a little six-year-old boy named Malachi. It was not something we planned during our first six months of marriage, but when his former guardian gave him up, leaving him at school, we said yes. In February of 2023, our family was complete and Malachi was officially adopted. Since we've cared for Malachi, he's expressed one main love and goal, to become a professional soccer player. Throughout these years together, we noticed something every parent longs to see on their child's face: pure joy. When he's out on the field, he's without question, happy! Not only is he all smiles while he plays, but he is also determined to grow in his ability every chance he gets. He's fast and picks up on skills quickly. He's empathetic and cares deeply for his team. He continues to develop at an unbelievable rate, working towards the goals he sets for himself on the field.

This summer, he attended a soccer camp hosted by the Real Madrid Foundation (RMF)(https://rmfsoccercampsusa.com/soccer-camp-oklahoma-city/). During 2023, RMF arranged 31 camps in the United States, each welcoming 80 players ranging from ages 6-16. At the end of the week, RMF picked a few hardworking kids to receive a scholarship and attend a selective camp at their facility in Madrid, Spain. Well, Malachi was selected! We are SO PROUD OF HIM! His hard work has paid off, and we want to support him, continuing to develop his dream into a reality.

The Real Madrid Foundation Clinic is next summer, June 2nd - 9th. For this trip to be possible, we will need to lean on our community for help. RMF covers half of room and board, some meals, half of the field practice fees, and a few other items. Below is the breakdown for Malachi's portion of the trip. Although the overall trip for our family (Dad, Mom, & Malachi) will cost $15,000, we are asking for help to cover Malachi's cost only ($7500).

Malachi's Cost Breakdown

$100 Passport

$200 Two training uniforms

$200 Tour of Madrid & Santiago Bernabeu Museum

$300 La Liga game tickets & experience

$1000 Clinic fees include five training sessions at Real Madrid Foundation, two sessions at RFEF (Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol)

$1200 Meals

$2000 Travel (plane & bus transfers)

$2500 Room & Board

However you decide to support us (monetary, prayer, encouragement), we are grateful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Malachi's Parents | Colt & Jordan Livingston