Recent news about important happenings and upcoming events
Chick-Fil-A Supports Kick For Nick
25 August 2010At 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 2010Saturday, 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 2010The 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 2010ABC-TV & Military Channel to Include Nick Madaras in Profile
31 May 2010On 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
Tippco Extreme Soccerfest Ball Collection
25 May 2010The Tippco 2010 Extreme Soccerfest will be taking place on Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6 in Lafayette IN. Participants and fans are encouraged to bring a new or gently used soccer ball for the Kick For Nick soccer ball collection.
Commendation Letter & Certificate from the 1479th Civil Affairs Company
3 April 2010
Bill and Shalini Madaras Honored with Nomination for Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen's Award
22 March 2010White Clay Soccer Club Collects Soccer Balls
19 March 2010The White Clay Soccer Club of Franklin, PA collected soccer balls for Kick for Nick...
Soccer Tournament
15 March 2010
General Petraeus Meets Bill & Shalini Madaras
10 March 2010Sanctuary Planned for Homeless Women Veterans
6 March 2010In addition to Kick for Nick, Shalini Madaras has also founded "Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes". This project's goal is to build transitional housing for homeless female veterans. Recently the Connecticut Post ran an article on this effort
Another Field Goal for Kick For Nick
2 February 2010Wilton High School Peervention joined with American Legion Post 86 in collecting soccer balls for Kick For Nick.
Kick For Nick Included in Book
2 February 2010Kick For Nick has been included in the book "101 Ways to Help the Cause in Afghanistan" by Jim Hake, Founder of Spirt of America.
Brooklyn Collects Balls for Kick For Nick
1 February 2010
US/NYS Hockey Supports Kick For Nick
30 January 2010US/NYS Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign sells customized patch. Proceeds donated to Kick For Nick...
Belfast Celtic in East Baghdad
20 January 2010...from the blog "Larry Kirwan of Black 47"
Beta Beta Co-Hosts Philanthropy with Louisville Soccer Team
15 January 2010Newtown, CT Santa & Soccer
19 December 2009The D'Amico family sponsors Santa and Soccer at the Newtown Youth Academy...
Ball Collection in Newtown
19 December 2009As part of the Santa and Soccer event there will be a Kick For Nick soccer ball drive. For further information, click the Read More link below.
Bank of America Bestows Award
14 December 2009Times Staff Writer
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East Syracuse, NY Holds Ball Collection
5 December 2009EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Saturday morning at Sportscenter 481 in East Syracuse, and that means tons of kids playing soccer. And there's also an effort being made to give other children the opportunity to get in the game. Two groups Kick for Nick and Tillie's Touch are collecting sports equipment to give to those in need.
Local Students Support Kick For Nick with Ball Collection
9 November 2009
Soccer Ball Collection
8 November 2009California Student Collects Balls for Kick For Nick
22 October 2009Micah Stein of Santa Monica, CA will be celebrating his Bar Mitzvah on March 13. He has committed to collecting soccer balls for Kick For Nick for his mitzvah project.
Louisville v Indiana in Support of Kick For Nick
21 October 2009Certificate from the 1st Battalion 23rd Infantry Regiment
15 October 2009
Danbury HS Helps Kick For Nick
15 October 2009from The Wilton Bulletin, October 1, 2009
Danbury HS Soccer Ball Collection
12 October 2009The Peer Leadership Group & DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) have asked....
Indiana & Louisville Compete for Kick For Nick
7 October 2009The athletic departments of the University of Indiana & the University of Louisville kick-off their soccer ball collections on October 7 culminating.2 weeks later when they face each other on the pitch October 21 in Louisville for the "Battle of the Border" game.
Inspired by fallen soldier, Glenview man collects jerseys for kids overseas
29 September 2009Certificate of Appreciation
28 September 2009
Many Photos from Iraq
24 September 2009Sgt. Jordan Sawyer has written eloquently about his experiences in Iraq including the distribution of soccer balls from Kick For Nick. In addition he has taken many wonderful photos of our soldiers and the children of Iraq who have received the balls.
KZFR of Chico, CA Runs Soccer Ball Collection
30 August 2009The radio station KZFR (90.1 FM) will be running a soccer ball collection at every home game of both the Men's and Women's Wildcat soccer games at Chico State College from August 20 throught October 25. www.kzfr.org
SoConn Women's Soccer Kicks Off Season with Kick For Nick
26 August 2009The first home game on August 27 of the Southern Connecticut Owls will feature a Kick For Nick soccer ball collection...
KFN Receives Certificate of Appreciation from 315th Tactical Psychological Operations Company
25 August 2009
Wilton HS Senior Runs on Behalf of Kick For Nick
16 August 2009Running once again in the NYC Half Marathon, John Hoag, WHS Senior, dedicates his efforts on behalf of Kick For Nick
Soldier That Helped Kick For Nick Continues Voluntary Efforts
1 August 2009Erica Chabalko was one of the first soldiers to help out with Kick for Nick by distributing soccer balls in Iraq. Now that she is stateside she continues her voluntary efforts with participation in a triathalon to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project. For more information, click on the Read More button below.
2009 Edward R. Murrow National Winners
30 June 2009The ESPN video about Kick For Nick wins prestigious industry award...
Kick for Nick: Soccer balls help U.S. military connect with kids in the Middle East
30 June 2009By JACINDA HOWARD
Federal Way Mirror Reporter
The 770 KTTH Sounders FC Military Appreciation Match
28 June 2009
GERGEN & VANOUREK: Era of soccer diplomacy?
17 June 2009from The Washington Times, By Christopher Gergen and Gregg Vanourek |
Wilton Bulletin Editorial
14 May 2009Editorial: A Growing Legacy
Legacy of PFC. Nick Madaras spreads in Iraq
14 May 2009Written by Joan Lownds
Certificate of Appreciation from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team
15 April 2009
ESPN Video Wins Award
10 April 2009The ESPN video about Nick won a 2009 Finalist Award at the recent NY Festivals for International TV Broadcasting.
American Red Cross Honors Nick Madaras
26 March 2009
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The Mid-Fairfield County Chapter of the American Red Cross recently honored PFC Nicholas Madaras at their Annual Heroes Banquet. |
Certificate of Appreciation from the 360th Civil Affairs Brigade
18 March 2009
Certificate of Achievement for the 2nd Battalion 12th Cavalry Regiment
18 March 2009
Commemorative Certificate of Flag Flown Over Iraq in Honor of the Madaras Family & Kick For Nick
18 March 2009
Flag Certificate from the Golden Dragons
17 March 2009
Flag Certificate from Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery
17 March 2009
Certificate of Appreciation from the "On Time Battalion"
17 March 2009
Bob Emig Foundation Night to Feature Ball Collection
7 February 2009Flags Flown In Iraq to Honor Kick For Nick
19 January 2009Various regiments in Iraq have flown flags in honor of the efforts by the Kick for Nick Foundation. With these special flags the soldiers recognize the efforts of the foundation to help them improve relations with the Iraqi people through the distribution of free soccer balls.
Arrowhead Boys Soccer Collects Over 400 Balls to Send to Iraq
16 November 2008Over 400 balls were gratefully received by American soldiers in Iraq for them to distribute to the children. See postcard below for a personal message from one of the officers. You may also visit the....
American Motivational Awards
1 November 2008
Local athletes Kick for Nick, Plymouth MA
27 September 2008By Ryan Wood - Sat Sep 27, 2008,
Local students collect balls for Kick For Nick, read about it HERE.
Iraqi Children Play Soccer; Remember Hero
10 September 2008By Cpl. Chris T. Mann
Regimental Combat Team 1
FALLUJAH, Iraq – The name of a fallen military member catches the eye of an Iraqi child as he holds a soccer ball just handed to him by a team of coalition forces. This name, written across the glossy finish and bright gleam of the soccer ball, tells the story of a young service member who strived to bring a sense of happiness to the lives of others. (Click here to read remainder of story http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=23445)
Murph's Turf, Wilton Bulletin
31 January 2008Madaras's Wish Touches Nerve Across The Country
Journalists are taught to be wary and skeptical for both their own good and that of their readers. Sometimes, though, that shield is useless, pierced by an odd and powerful phenomenon against which the most cynical impulse is impotent. People wanting to help, without expecting anything in return...
