Europe
Grassroot Soccer has partnered with numerous European organizations who help support the work of GRS in the field.
Elton John Hosts Fundraiser for GRS
The following story appeared on eltonjohn.com on June 28, 2010.
For the 12th consecutive year, Elton and David opened the doors of their splendid Old Windsor home for the legendary White Tie & Tiara Ball, organised in partnership with Chopard. This exclusive private event welcomed a stunning array of guests, including Elizabeth Hurley, Kate Beckinsale, Eugenia [...]
Elton John AIDS Foundation Funds Prevention, Testing and Treatment Project in Zambia
During a visit to Grassroot Soccer’s Football for Hope Centre in Khayelitsha, South Africa on March 25, 2010, Founder and Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), Sir Elton John, emphasized the role that football can play in fighting the AIDS epidemic: “Soccer stars are the most powerful role models for young people today… [...]
ELTON JOHN VISITS GRS IN CAPE TOWN
Sir Elton John celebrated his 63rd birthday with Grassroot Soccer (GRS) at the Football for Hope Centre (FFHC) in Khayelitsha, a township just outside Cape Town, South Africa, on March 25, 2010.
Upon arrival at the Centre, Elton and staff members from the Elton John AIDS Foundation joined GRS’ Skillz Coaches and youth in the activity [...]
GRS Wins British Airways Business Opportunity Grant
Grassroot Soccer was recently selected by British Airways to receive one of 100 Business Opportunities Grants. The following is an excerpt from British Airways about the grant:
For its Business Opportunity Grant program, British Airways hand selected the winning companies primarily based on how a year’s worth of business travel and face to face meetings, along [...]
Tommy Clark featured in the Scottish Daily Record
Seeing teammates die of AIDS convinced me to do something to stop spread of HIV, says goalie Tommy Clark
Nov 16 2009 By Brian McIver
WITH 30,000 chanting Africans cheering him on,Tommy Clark stepped off the bench and took to the field at the Babourfields Stadium in Buloweyo, Zimbabwe.
The young Scots-born footballer, son of legendary Aberdeen goalie [...]