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08/18/2008 4:14PM

D.C. United to celebrate Third Annual United for D.C. Day

Proceeds from all tickets sold for United vs. Colorado game on August 23 will benefit the club’s charitable arm

D.C. United Media Relations

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- D.C. United and its charitable arm, United for D.C., announced today details for the third United for D.C. Day. Celebrated during the United vs. Colorado Rapids home game on August 23, a portion of the proceeds from all tickets sold will be donated to United for D.C. in order to support the charity’s signature programs: Kicks for Kids, United Reads and United Soccer Club.

"United for D.C. Day was created to raise awareness and additional funds for the charity," said United for D.C. Executive Director Sara Peterson. "It also provides the opportunity for participants from the three programs to enjoy the game."

United for D.C. Day would like to thank Brian and Irene Geffert, Lisa Smith, WTOP, TDI, Xert Communications, Burger King, Gilford Corporation and GSI - who have all made contributions for ticket packages to United for D.C. Day. Through these sponsors' generous contributions, more than 450 kids from local non-profits and schools that work with at-risk and under-served youth will be able to attend the game against the Rapids. These kids will sit in the Kicks for Kids section and receive a meal and a t-shirt as part of the event. In addition, a group of United Soccer Club participants will serve as the player escorts in the pre-game activities.

Founded in 2002, United for D.C. serves youth and families with a focus on literacy and healthy lifestyles. Through the Kicks for Kids program, more than 10,000 underprivileged children will have an opportunity to watch United play this season alone. United Reads, currently presented in six DC elementary schools, distributed nearly 8,000 books during player visits throughout the spring. The United Soccer Club is an after-school soccer program, which teaches fundamental skills and hosts games and scrimmages in seven sites throughout Washington, D.C.

For more information on United for D.C. or any of its signature programs, please visit www.unitedfordc.org or contact Sara Peterson at 202-587-5434 or speterson@dcunited.com