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Donate your used Soccer equipment to Costa Rica!

posted Oct 31, 2011 8:39 AM by Andrew Jones   [ updated Oct 31, 2011 8:40 AM ]
Soccer Parents and Players… Don’t throw away your old soccer cleats, jerseys, balls, shorts or other gear. 

Please support this local organization, founded by two current NWI United Soccer Players (Steven Gerry and Michael Gerry), and consider donating

your lightly used equipment to ReCleats.  ReCleats was established in 2011 as a non-profit organization to provide youth soccer players across the globe with new and lightly used sports equipment.  The emphasis is on communities which are under served or where economic conditions are weak and youth sports equipment is essentially seen as a luxury.  100% of the funds and gear will go to the target groups.  No management fees, salaries, or any other benefit will flow to the directors, leadership or volunteers.   This will remain a community driven organization. Our first collection will be heading to Costa Rica, with the support and coordination of the Valparaiso International Center.  


In general the premise is that most soccer gear does not get worn out, it needs repetitive replacement due to child growth.  In the United States especially, the tendency is to discard these items.   The underlying desire of the program is to teach American Youth that manufactured goods have a very long life and that even though a product is not brand new, it still may be of great value to someone in the broader world community.   Soccer is the worlds’ most popular sport, so it’s a natural way to connect children across cultural boundaries and the organization provides an opportunity for youth to become engaged in a worthy community driven program.   There are many life lessons available through the implementation and outcome of this project for those who donate and for those who receive the goods. The launch and direction of the program locally will be managed by two local boys, both long time youth soccer players, Steven and Michael Gerry.   Please join with us in supporting a fantastic cause for all involved.


Drop off all soccer equipment at the Valparaiso International Center during our hours. Mon-Fri: 10:30-6:00pm,  Sat: 10:30-5:00pm