Toys were collected as part of the annual Goalkeeper Wars at the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club.
Toys were collected as part of the annual Goalkeeper Wars at the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 23, 2021) – Today, members from the Charlotte Independence Professional Team and the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club donated toys to the kids at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital. The toys were collected as part of the youth club’s annual Goalkeeper Wars which receives hundreds of unwrapped, new toys each year for kids in need.
“Today was very humbling and emotional to be able to visit Hemby and bring some toys to the kids there that are going through some tough times,” stated Charlotte Independence Goalkeeper, #1 Austin Pack. “Hopefully the soccer balls and toys can bring them some moments of joy during their time in the hospital.”
Some of the donations will be used by Novant Health’s Child Life Specialists who play an integral part in working to reduce stress and trauma in clinical settings for children and their families. Others will be gifted directly to kids to help celebrate all occasions, including holidays, birthdays, “brave” gifts following a medical procedure, and so much more.
“We are thankful for our partnership with the Charlotte Independence Soccer club and appreciate the generosity of the club families,” said Saad Ehtisham, president of Presbyterian Medical Center and the Novant Health greater Charlotte market. “During a time where special visits and programming is limited for our patients, special gifts like donated toys are extremely appreciated. These gifts help brighten up the children’s days, providing entertainment and smiles during their hospital stay.”
If you are interested in donating toys to Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, please visit their Amazon Wish List.
For more information on how you can donate toys to the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, please visit their website.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE:
The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team joined the United Soccer League (USL) Championship as an expansion team in September 2014. An ownership group led by Jim McPhilliamy, the President & Managing Partner of Major League Lacrosse’s Charlotte Hounds, acquired the USL franchise rights from the Charlotte Eagles. McPhilliamy and his investment group founded Queen City Sports Club with the goal of making Charlotte a better place to live through annual increases in both the quality and quantity of events that are provided for the community.
In the fall of 2018, Queen City Sports Club and the Charlotte Independence signed a 10-year lease to move to American Legion Memorial Stadium following a revitalization of the historic landmark set for the spring of 2021. The Independence is focused on building the profile of the club through culture, community and performance as the team moves to American Legion Memorial Stadium. For details on 2021 Season Memberships, visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/charlotteindependence or call 704-206-1515.
Social: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
ABOUT NOVANT HEALTH:
Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The Novant Health network consists of more than 2,300 physicians and over 35,000 employees who provide care at nearly 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. In 2021, Novant Health was the highest-ranking healthcare system in North Carolina to be included on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity list. Diversity MBA Magazine has also included Novant Health on its 2020 list of “Best Places for Women & Diverse Managers to Work.” In 2020, Novant Health provided more than $1.02 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
For more information, please visit our website at NovantHealth.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 23, 2021) – Today, members from the Charlotte Independence Professional Team and the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club donated toys to the kids at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital. The toys were collected as part of the youth club’s annual Goalkeeper Wars which receives hundreds of unwrapped, new toys each year for kids in need.
“Today was very humbling and emotional to be able to visit Hemby and bring some toys to the kids there that are going through some tough times,” stated Charlotte Independence Goalkeeper, #1 Austin Pack. “Hopefully the soccer balls and toys can bring them some moments of joy during their time in the hospital.”
Some of the donations will be used by Novant Health’s Child Life Specialists who play an integral part in working to reduce stress and trauma in clinical settings for children and their families. Others will be gifted directly to kids to help celebrate all occasions, including holidays, birthdays, “brave” gifts following a medical procedure, and so much more.
“We are thankful for our partnership with the Charlotte Independence Soccer club and appreciate the generosity of the club families,” said Saad Ehtisham, president of Presbyterian Medical Center and the Novant Health greater Charlotte market. “During a time where special visits and programming is limited for our patients, special gifts like donated toys are extremely appreciated. These gifts help brighten up the children’s days, providing entertainment and smiles during their hospital stay.”
If you are interested in donating toys to Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, please visit their Amazon Wish List.
For more information on how you can donate toys to the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, please visit their website.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE:
The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team joined the United Soccer League (USL) Championship as an expansion team in September 2014. An ownership group led by Jim McPhilliamy, the President & Managing Partner of Major League Lacrosse’s Charlotte Hounds, acquired the USL franchise rights from the Charlotte Eagles. McPhilliamy and his investment group founded Queen City Sports Club with the goal of making Charlotte a better place to live through annual increases in both the quality and quantity of events that are provided for the community.
In the fall of 2018, Queen City Sports Club and the Charlotte Independence signed a 10-year lease to move to American Legion Memorial Stadium following a revitalization of the historic landmark set for the spring of 2021. The Independence is focused on building the profile of the club through culture, community and performance as the team moves to American Legion Memorial Stadium. For details on 2021 Season Memberships, visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/charlotteindependence or call 704-206-1515.
Social: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
ABOUT NOVANT HEALTH:
Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The Novant Health network consists of more than 2,300 physicians and over 35,000 employees who provide care at nearly 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. In 2021, Novant Health was the highest-ranking healthcare system in North Carolina to be included on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity list. Diversity MBA Magazine has also included Novant Health on its 2020 list of “Best Places for Women & Diverse Managers to Work.” In 2020, Novant Health provided more than $1.02 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
For more information, please visit our website at NovantHealth.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
