Details set for United Awards Reception

Charity fundraiser to take place October 30 at the Atlas Theater

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- D.C. United announced details Saturday for the Fifth Annual United Awards Reception, presented by United Bank. The event will be held Thursday, October 30 at the historic Atlas Theater in Washington D.C. and will benefit United for D.C., the charitable arm of D.C. United. Registration and cocktails will begin at 7:00 p.m., with the awards presentation to honor United's 2008 team awards winners beginning at 8 p.m. A dessert reception will follow. Attire is business casual to cocktail attire. Tickets are now available at www.unitedfordc.org and by calling D.C. United at 202-587-5000.

"The Annual United Awards Reception provides a great opportunity for fans to meet their favorite players and celebrate the team's accomplishments," said Stephen Zack, D.C. United Executive Vice President and President of the United for D.C. Board of Directors. "We hope our loyal supporters come out to help us honor the 2008 team and gear up for the playoffs."

Sponsorship packages are available at the Presenting ($3,500) and Supporting ($2,000) levels. Sponsorship packages include recognition in all press releases and other communication, logo placement on banners and programs for the event, one set of five invitations to the reception and a D.C. United team autographed jersey. The United Awards Reception is open to the public, with tickets available for $100.

The United Awards Reception allows fans to enjoy an evening with their favorite players and celebrate their accomplishments on and off the field. The 2008 team awards will include the Coaches' Award, Defender of the Year and Most Valuable Player, among others. The Reception will also recognize United for D.C.'s activities throughout the Washington D.C. community. All proceeds from the event benefit United for D.C. and help carry out its mission to create and support programs to advance the opportunities of the economically, physically and mentally disadvantaged youth of the greater Washington D.C. area.

In its sixth year of existence, United for D.C. has further established itself as one of the most creative and efficient foundations in Washington, D.C. Through three primary initiatives, the organization touches countless lives. United Soccer Club, an after-school program created at the request of underserved local residents and funded wholly by the foundation, provides an organized outlet for children to play soccer at seven different locations twice a week. The Kicks for Kids program will bring more than 10,000 underprivileged youth to watch United play this season alone. United Reads, currently presented in six DC elementary schools, distributes books during player visits to classrooms. For more information about the Awards Reception, please contact United for D.C. Fundraising Coordinator Kate Larned at 202-587-5463 or klarned@dcunited.com.

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