Gear for Ghana
Overview
Rance Bland from SportQuest contacted us about a need in Ghana. His colleague, Matthew Patricks is a missionary, soccer coach/player, ecologist, and artist in the Volta Region of Ghana. He is the Director/Founder of Mattlawie Ecological Regenerative Center, and he coaches about 20 youth soccer players and develops them athletically, socially, and spiritually. Rance was able to take the gear from The Gift of Soccer to New Braunfels, TX where he handed it off to a friend heading to Ghana.
DONATION ID:
017-2019-GHANA-AFRICA
DESTINATION:
Kumasi Region, Ghana – Africa
ORIGIN:
Rio Rapids Soccer Club – Albuquerque, NM USA (Soccer Gear)
Gift of Soccer Foundation – Albuquerque, NM USA (Inventory)
PREP TEAM:
TRANSFER/DISTRIBUTION:
Assistant Director – SportQuest Ministries
– Albuquerque, NM USA (Outreach Team)
Mattlawie Ecological Regenerative Centert – Matthew Patricks
Founder, Volta Region of Ghana
Collection
We were able to collect practice jerseys from Rio Rapids Soccer Club. We also pulled together a great donation from miscellaneous private donations from many sources.
The Gift of Soccer team cleaned, sorted, and packed the gear ready for Rance Bland, SportQuest to hand of for transport to Ghana.
Distribution
Matthew Patricks, representing the Mattlawie Ecological Regenerative Center in Ghana, successfully distributed a significant donation of soccer gear to his local team. This generous contribution has provided these young athletes with the necessary equipment to enhance their skills and enjoy the game they love. The new gear not only brings immense joy and excitement but also fosters a sense of community and teamwork among the players. By equipping the team with quality soccer gear, we are helping to nurture their talents and support their passion for soccer, contributing to their personal growth and the overall development of the community.
