Recent news about important happenings and upcoming events

Chick-Fil-A Supports Kick For Nick

25 August 2010

At the Windward Parkway, Alpharetta GA location, Chick-fil-A is offering a free spicy chicken sandwich with each donation of a regulation soccer ball. The promotion began August 2 and extends through October 30th.

University of Louisville Soccer Game Promotes Kick For Nick

17 June 2010

Saturday, September 22nd at 7pm. The Louisville Cardinals will take on the Red Storm of St. John's in a game that will honor our military and also serve as a collection for Kick For Nick soccer balls.

Wilton Nutmeg Tournament Sponsors Ball Collection

12 June 2010

The Wilton Soccer Association will be hosting the 29th Annual Nutmeg Invitational Soccer Tournament on June 12 - 13, 2010. Participants and fans are encouraged to bring new or gently-used soccer balls to the collection point at the tournament headquarters.

12-year-old honors soldier killed in Iraq

31 May 2010

VIRGINIA BEACH -- "He was only 19, and he was killed, and I thought that was really sad," explains Noah Banasiewicz.

The North Landing Elementary School student heard about Nick Madaras a few years ago, after watching a story about the soldier on ESPN. Madaras died in Iraq in 2006 after a bomb exploded alongside a road.

While there, Madaras shared his passion for soccer with Iraqi children. It had been his hope to get as many soccer balls as possible shipped to him so he could hand them out.

ABC-TV & Military Channel to Include Nick Madaras in Profile

31 May 2010

On Memorial Day, Monday May 31, 2010 at approximately 1:00PM ET, ABC-TV will air three 1-minute profiles on Fallen Heroes. Nick will be one of the featured soldiers. The segment will air just prior to the start of the Indy 500.

In addition, the Military Channel in conjunction with the American Legion, has also created profiles of American Heroes. As one of ten videos developed so far, the 1-minute segment about PFC Nicholas Madaras will appear on the Miliary Channel. The segments will be randomly shown 2-3x per day for the next year.

Click here to see the video: http://legion.org/legiontv?v=Nick_Madaras_3298.flv