Club Gets Soccer Donations

Posted: 08-11-10

Thanks to the help of one local business, dozens of kids at the Boys and Girls Club in Burlington are about to get some much needed sports equipment.

Go to the Boys and Girls Club and it's obvious what the kids are passionate about---soccer.

The club will be receiving a donation of soccer balls, cleats, socks and shin guards from the Sportshoe Center in South Burlington.

The store held a two month long equipment drive allowing their customers to bring in their used gear.

General Manager Chris Ouellette said that the response from the community was overwhelming.

"People started bringing stuff in and then one gentleman from Shelburne dropped off 60 soccer balls," said Ouellette. "It was just unbelievable."

The Boys and Girls Club athletic director says the donations will go far.

"A lot of these kids can't afford their own equipment and this will give them the opportunity to play at a very competitive level," said Jack Stackhouse.

Ouellette says the gear will be delivered to the club later this week.