D.C. United Launch 'Season of Giving' Initiative
In an effort to spread holiday cheer throughout the D.C. region, D.C. United will participate in a series of community events that make up the team's “Season of Giving” initiative. During the month-long initiative, D.C. United players, front office staff and volunteers will collaborate with various local organizations to take part in numerous activities aimed at giving back to the local community while celebrating the spirit of the holidays with children and their families.
To kick off the activities, D.C. United forward Conor Doyle and goalkeeper Travis Worra will visit young patients at the Pediatric Oncology Clinic at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Cancer Center. The following day, Doyle will join D.C. United mascot Talon at a holiday party for at-risk youth and their families at District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH).
Additionally, D.C. United front office employees will team up with other local volunteers to lay wreaths on a veteran’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America and also host a screening of the movie ELF at Angelika’s Pop Up Theater at Union Market for DC SCORES youth.
D.C. United “Season of Giving” Schedule
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Lombardi Cancer Center Visit: Conor Doyle and Travis Worra visit young patients at The Lombardi Cancer Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. The players will participate in a variety of holiday activities with the children.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
District Alliance for Safe Housing Holiday Party: Conor Doyle joins Talon for a festive holiday party for children and their families at District Alliance for Safe Housing.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
Wreaths Across America: D.C. United staff members participate in Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery. D.C. United fans are also encouraged to take part in this special day, which pays tribute to all those who lost their lives in service to our country, and can go towreathsacrossamerica.org for more information.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
Holiday Movie Screening: D.C. United host DC SCORES youth to a free movie screening of ELF at Angelika’s Pop Up Theater at Union Market. Following the movie the children will have the opportunity to meet Travis Worra and receive an autograph.