Hi everyone!

I'm very excited to share that this May, my fellow Westmont teammates and I will be traveling to Africa on a mission trip with Sports Outreach! On this trip, we will be using our passion for soccer with communities in Kampala and Gulu, Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya as a platform to share our relationship with Jesus. As we engage in soccer clinics, Bible studies, worship, and helping out local communities, I'm looking forward to serving those in need with the love of Christ. Along with spreading God's word, I'm also eager to travel and explore Africa, learn more about the diverse culture, and broaden my connections with the people and children there. I pray that this trip allows me to grow stronger in my faith alongside with my best friends. In order for this trip to happen, I humbly ask for help through financial support and prayer!

I would be so grateful to reach my fundraising goal of $3,995.00 and any contribution helps. All donations are going to the expense of the trip, which covers travel, hotel, food, etc. If you feel called to give, donations can be made here to my GoFundMe page OR you can make a donation directly to my fundraising page on the Sports Outreach website (https://sportsoutreach.servicereef.com/events/sports-outreach-institute/westmont-womens-soccer-africa-2026/participants/vanesa-alcala).

Thank you for the support and prayers! I'm extremely excited and blessed to have the opportunity to spread the love of Jesus Christ and experience new cultures in Africa through the sport I love with the people I love!

Vanessa