Soccer players, hospital patients, and school children across El
Salvador were recently paid a visit by Herbalife
(NYSE:HLF) and LA Galaxy officials—including academy coach and
Salvadoran soccer legend Mauricio Cienfuegos—who were in the Central
American country for a CONCACAF game against Metapan.
The week-long visit included sessions with the children and check
donation ceremonies to notable Salvadoran institutions including soccer
clinic La Fundacion Educando a un Salvadoreno (FESA), Benjamin Bloom
Kids Hospital, and Francisco Campos elementary school, who all received
financial donations.
FESA will use the funds to purchase soccer equipment and maintain
ongoing soccer programs. Herbalife and LA Galaxy officials also toured
the Benjamin Bloom Kids Hospital where physicians explained that funds
would be used for its physiotherapy area, where children go to recover
from second and third degree burns. Children at the hospital’s burn ward
also received LA Galaxy gifts, including player bobble heads and pins.
The trip was capped by a visit to Cienfuegos’ elementary school,
Francisco Campos, where students got to hear from Cienfuegos and
received lessons on the importance of education.
For YouTube footage of the trip’s activities, click here.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a global nutrition company that sells
weight-management, nutrition and personal care products intended to
support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 90
countries to and through a network of independent distributors. The
company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife
program to help bring good nutrition to children. Herbalife's website
contains financial and other information about Herbalife at www.herbalife.com.
About Los Angeles Galaxy
The reigning back-to-back MLS Cup Champions, the LA Galaxy are one of
the original 10 MLS clubs and are currently playing their 18th season in
Major League Soccer. Founded in June 1994, the Galaxy are one of 19
teams in MLS. The Galaxy play all of their home games at StubHub Center,
a 27,000 seat stadium that opened in 2003 on the campus of California
State University – Dominguez Hills in Carson, Calif. A four-time MLS Cup
champion in addition to two U.S. Open Cup trophies and a CONCACAF
Champions Cup title, the Galaxy boast a roster that features many of the
biggest domestic and international stars in all of MLS. For more
information about the club or to purchase tickets, please call the
877-3GALAXY or visit the club’s official website www.lagalaxy.com.
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