If you have ever received a new soccer uniform, soccer ball and cleats at the beginning of a soccer season as a child you know how great it feels to run on the soccer field with your entire team for the first game in full and matching uniforms.

In 2011, in an attempt to bring awareness to soccer communities across Canada about children playing soccer with a ball of garbage wrapped up with string or wire, barefoot. A collection of gently used soccer uniform, balls and cleats was organized with Georgetown Soccer Club for an orphanage school in Arusha, Tanzania to show our Canadian compassion. We had a conversation with families in our community about our soccer resources and those that go without soccer balls around the world. Young soccer players ask "not even soccer balls?" which is a tradition I grew up with and have passed on to my kids. And with this...Chance to Play was born!

Ever since then,we have been on a mission to provide gently used soccer uniforms and soccer balls for deserving kids across Canada and developing countries through the "Play it Forward Soccer Program". Recycling and reusing soccer uniforms from Canadian Soccer Clubs. Over the last 3 years, through the support of donors Chance to Play collected over 5000 uniforms, balls, cleats and other related items, diverting it from the landfills!! Hitting our all time high of 15 destinations.

Now that we are starting our 4th year, the enthusiasm for this environmental sustainabityand outreach project is really gaining momentum across Canada. With the goal set even higher this year we would love to have your support in hopes to be swimming in soccer gear and donations for shipping for 2015.

Last year, with the help from our supporters and the media attention we received on local TV stations, newspapers, and magazines we were able to reach more children and youth in more communities. It was amazing to see how our story spreads across the country. Your donation will help outfit teams in the northern regions of Canada and developing countries that will provide opportunities for a bright future. Soccer uniforms and balls gives the feeling of optimism and excitement and a sense that they have not been forgotten.

Help us to reach more countries, communities and children around the world. Our goal for 2015 is to raise $10,000.00 to collect and redistribute soccer uniforms and gear to 25 destinations.

Visit our website for stories and pictures on our impact in communities.

"Every kid deserves to play soccer around the world"

Anita Bergsma (Founder / Executive Director)

*please note: Chance to Play is non profit organization and unable to provide receipts*