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Checking Back in on Hispanic Heritage Month

NikeGamechangers — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:21:22 GMT

While Hispanic Heritage Month in the US may have ended on October 15th, it’s always a good time to take notice of inspired talent.

During October, 7 Miami high schools participated in a design challenge on the theme of ‘Pride In Our Hispanic Heritage.’ The designs were judged by hip-hop artist, Fat Joe; local artist, Lebo; Chris Nunez of Miami Ink; baseball player, Gio Gonzalez; and Satcha Pretto of Univision.

Check out the video to get a glimpse of the immense talent and energy in Miami and see the winning design.

MÉS: More Than Football

NikeGamechangers — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:52:47 GMT

It’s a big week for football/soccer Gamechangers. In addition to the Homeless World Cup, Nike has announced a partnership with FC Barcelona and UNHCR to launch MÉS.

MÉS is more than football. It’s an opportunity to help young refugees rebuild their lives through sport.

How does that happen? The net proceeds from the sale of MÉS-branded products will be distributed through the FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR's ninemillion.org campaign to raise awareness and fund projects which contribute to sports and education for some of the most disadvantaged youth in the world.

On December 6th look for MÉS at the FC Barcelona versus Valencai CF match. It'll be on the game ball, FC Barcelona jerseys, banners...

To join the team, go to www.mesfootball.org, where you can spread the message, take action, donate and join the community.

Homeless World Cup Kicks Off Down Under

NikeGamechangers — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:01:45 GMT

The fields in Melbourne, Australia aren't this quiet any longer. Today (Monday, Australia time) 500 players from 56 nations started match play in the Homeless World Cup. Over the next week they'll play more than 400 games of street soccer: maximum of 4 players per side, two halves of 7 minutes, court size 22x16 meters

The tourney started with a parade and opening ceremony featuring indigigenous dancers, the Choir of Hard Knocks, comments from Australia's Victorian Premier John Brumby... An original student production, 'The Football Ballet' choreographed to The Nutcracker Suite was certainly a fan favorite.

Over the past few days, some Autralian Socceroos (members of the Australian soccer team, no relation to the snack-classic Dunkaroos) took a moment to voice their support of the tournament. Check them out on YouTube.

Stay tuned for more news from the HWC

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