Empowering Kids, Improving Lives and Uniting Communities
The following is a feature published in the May-June edition of the Soccer Journal. Since then, Tony Sanneh has been confirmed to present at the 2013 Summer Symposium in August at the Orlando World Center. He will be presenting two sessions (Friday’s “Finishing Activities” and Saturday’s “From Youth Soccer to…
In 2010 an earthquake tore through the country of Haiti, inspiring The Sanneh Foundation and Los Angeles Galaxy to come together in a humanitarian effort to provide clothes, food and soccer clinics to the kids and families dealing with the devastation. Over 850 youth were served on that trip by…
Thanks to our amazing community of supporters, the Foundation’s third Gala 4 Goals was the biggest success yet! This year’s Gala 4 Goals brought in more than $200,000 with over 1000 guests in attendance to hear our message of empowering youth, improving lives and uniting communities. The funds will be…
…a day when more than 40,000 Minnesotans across the state will show their support for the charities near and dear to their hearts. I am excited to announce The Sanneh Foundation will be participating in GiveMN.org’s Give to the Max Day! This is a ONE DAY ONLY event this Thursday,…
By Andrew Wig on October 5, 2012 at 1:23 am A group of Minnesota Vikings visited students at Partnership Academy in Richfield Tuesday, Sept. 25 to promote physical fitness in conjunction with the NFL’s Play 60 program, and in celebration of NFL Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts from Sept.…
Article on Tony and Kate’s trip to Ethiopia with US State Department
By Brian Quarstad For the second year the Minnesota Stars will be celebrating History Night and they’d like you to be part of it. The Stars will honor more than 35 years of professional soccer history in Minnesota August 11 when they take on the North American Soccer League-leading San Antonio…
Northern Brewer is proud to announce that $1,107 will be donated to the Sanneh Foundation based on 10% of the profits made from Shining Star beer kit sales thus far in 2012. Sales of the beer kit have been strong, which is no surprise given that it supports a great cause, a…
The Twin Cities own Former World Cup & MLS star Tony Sanneh joins Dawn Mitchell in studio to talk about his free summer camps around the Twin Cities, his upcoming good will trips as U.S Sports Ambassador to Ethiopia and Haiti, as well as The Sanneh Foundation. The foundation is…
Sanneh Foundation staffer, Jenny Pater traveled to Guatemala, June 16th-24, with Champions In Action, a non-profit based in Guatemala City that connect disadvantaged youth of Guatemala to mentors through premier soccer camps. She will be working with female at-risk youth, 12-18 years old, from some of the most dangerous areas in Guatemala City. The…
On Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Ober Center a unique tournament was designed in the Twin Cities, Community Soccer Celebration event for women. The event was hosted by former college student athletes Mary Kasper (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Sanneh Foundation employee) and Andrea Carroll-Franck (University of Minnesota,…
The Sanneh Foundation was chosen as one of 101 Twin Cities’ organizations receiving funding for high-quality learning opportunities beyond the classroom. St. Paul, MN (May 24, 2012) – The Sanneh Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from Youthprise, an intermediary in the out-of-school time…
The Sanneh Foundation and the Minnesota Stars are proud to put on the third Foster Care appreciation day in connection with pro soccer and the Minnesota Stars. The Sanneh Foundation would also like to thank the other sponsoring and supporting organizations that help make this happen. We thank Ucare,…
IMS is honored to again be a supporter of this year’s Gala 4 Goals, a Benefit Event forThe Sanneh Foundation with a Silent Auction and The Sanneh Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards. Last year’s Gala 4 Goals was the social soccer event of the year in Minnesota and the upper midwest…
U.S. World Cup player Tony Sanneh travels around the world to promote soccer Kwong Wah Yit Poh News February 22, 2012 (Penang, 21) – 2002 World Cup U.S. team player Tony Sanneh transformed into U.S. Sports Ambassador, enjoys traveling around the world and actively promote the sport, guiding more young…
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This Saturday, October 29th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, join The Sanneh Foundation and Minneapolis Park and Rec for our free Halloween Soccer Festival at Farview. • Free soccer clinic and games • Free snacks and drinks • Best costume contest (all players are encouraged to arrive in costume!) • Kick…
With instruction in soccer and leadership, The Sanneh Foundation unites diverse communities and gives hope to disadvantaged youth. Not many kids can say they’ve had the chance to work closely with a professional athlete, but students throughout the Twin Cities can count themselves lucky. The Sanneh Foundation, founded in 2003…
08/18/11 SAINT PAUL, MN (Aug. 18, 2011): The Sanneh Foundation announces the election of Jason Edgar as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately, following a Board of Directors’ meeting this past week. The former acting Chair, Tony Sanneh, has transitioned out of this position to focus on his continuing role as…
The first annual Gala 4 Goals was a huge success with nearly 650 in attendance at the TCF Bank Stadium DQ room. The evening started early with a question and answer time with U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley. There was plenty of time to socialize afterwords with…
For the record, the Omaha Vipers rallied for an 18-14 win over the 1994 United States World Cup team in an exhibition game Friday night at the Civic Auditorium. But the real winners probably were the fans, who were treated to a fun night of soccer by some of the…
The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, announced today that it awarded 63 grants totaling $2.5 million to non-profit organizations serving youth in 30 states. Read more at www.ussoccerfoundation.org
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