Thursday night’s Sports for Social Change Awards honored Street Soccer USA and individuals who help the organization use sport to end homelessness. Street Soccer athlete and Achievement Awardee Christopher Lodgeson told the crowd, “I am no model or extraordinary figure. I am but a man. And I have been given a gift – you have given me my future back.”
Heather Guay, Kim Luk, Tara de Nicolas and Wendy Adler have a ball at the event, held at the Organization of American States.
Ted Leonsis with his family and Susan Koch, about whom he said later in the evening, “She showed us that a ball really can change your life.” Ted’s son Zachary Leonsis was recognized with the Youth Service Award during the evening.
D.C. United‘s Kevin Payne and Greater Washington Sports Alliance President Bob Sweeney flank Business Leadership Award winner Fernando Murias.
“It would be an interesting game if we played them. They have a great team.” said D.C. United midfielder Clyde Simms, here with Sports show host Ivan Carter and Matt Hebert.
Street Soccer athlete Angelo Espiritusanto looks forward to another exciting soccer season
*More pictures available on K Street Kate’s Facebook Fan page.
*Gallery pics also available on Niteside.
