Hicksville, New York

On Saturday, August 7th, Mastermind Unit (MMU) partnered with the Michael Magro Foundation, an organization dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families, to translate an 18-team soccer tournament into a mega-charity event that raised close to $10,000 to benefit the Foundation and its mission on behalf of children with cancer. 

The sudden spike in soccer interest generated by the World Cup games made the Mastermind Unit’s Third Annual Soccer for A Cause Tournament an obvious crowd-pleaser. A non-profit group empowering individuals to take a leadership role in their community, MMU members are challenged to leverage their skills by creating new ideas, helping others, and serving as catalysts for change.

MMU provided the framework and funding for the tournament while Hicksville Soccer Club members not only played like pros, but also coordinated event details like signage, refreshments, and tent-raising.  Kudos went to the winning team, Schaefer Allemania; Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker and Chief Deputy County Executive Robert Walker for their enthusiastic support; and the Town of Oyster Bay for contributing the use of Triangle park, tables, parking and other amenities.

What made this day special,” said Terrie Magro, President of the Michael Magro Foundation, was that each team played from the heart. And I can’t say enough about Brian Horvath, Michael Stamatinos, and MMU.  Truly an association that is paying it forward.”

  

If you would like more information about the Michael Magro Foundation, you can access its website at michaelmagrofoundation.com; the MMU is online at mastermindunit.com.

 


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    The  Mission of the Michael Magro Foundation as
    adopted by its Board of Directors is to:

    Better the lives of children with
    cancer, pediatric cancer
    survivors, and their families as well as other chronic pediatric
    illnesses by helping these families meet the complex issues of care. Touch thousands of lives by educating patients, families, teachers, physicians,
    and communities about the intricacies of pediatric cancer
    care and long-term treatment effects; Enhance the health and well being of our pediatric
    patients through a family-centered approach. Bring people
    together to raise funds and awareness for children with cancer and other chronic illnesses. 


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