Help Pele Soccer Foundation Build Soccer School

Pele Martinez is organizing this fundraiser.

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Hi, my name is Eugene “ Pele Martinez, a professional soccer player (25) at Vancouver Football Club

Hi, my name is Alton Carr, an assistant coach (25) at Pele Soccer Foundation

(Alton left and Pele right) (Credit: GoFundMe)

We have known each other since elementary and we have always had a passion to help the underprivileged. We never had much in our lives but what we had was love from our parents and seeing how they struggled for us makes us want to do the same for our community through the PSF (Pele Soccer Foundation). However many are not lucky to have the necessities they need to do good in school or in the sport that they may be interested so we dedicate ourselves to helping our community by providing the use of new clothing, training equipment, school supplies etc.. for those who can't afford them.

What do we do?

We ask our friends, family, teams or teammates for new or use sports gear, equipment, clothing, books etc .. for people in Belize and Los Angeles every year helping the youth development programs, schools, villages, and low-income families. We contribute to several youth programs and every year We host our annual summer (camps) clinics where we teach the fundamentals of soccer, the importance of education, the importance of maintaining our culture and heritage and help with choosing different career paths. Every year we have been seeing an increase in participants and more success in academic accomplishments, athletic performance, and more students knowing which career path they want to pursue.

Where does the money go?

This is a fundraiser for Pele Soccer Foundation to keep running the program, as we had a shortage of donations and need support for us to keep doing what we are doing. Supplies we need include

* Used Soccer uniforms (shirts and shorts)

* Used or new Soccer cleats

* Shin guards and socks

* Goalie Gloves

* Soccer Balls

* Backpacks

* Exercise book

* Pencil/Pens

* Ball pumps with needles

* Pennies ( bibs)

With your contribution, we can make our community better, and change many lives in Belize and Central America as we also plan on building a soccer school as well for the community.

Be a part of building the first-ever soccer institution in Belize. Even a small donation of $5.00 gives a child an opportunity to earn an education, some school supplies, soccer gear, and a meal, So donate today!

Thank you so much for your support, it means so much to us!

- Alton and Pele

Check out our media coverage below:

* Pele Soccer Foundation documentary: