Kickin’ Cancer Playday Schedule (click to enlarge and print)
The Coffee County Middle School soccer team will hold their 12th annual soccer playday on Saturday on their home pitch at CCMS. Since 2011, Coach Travis O’Kelley and the booster club have added a service element to the event as it is known as the “Kickin’ Cancer Play Day.” The event begins at 9 AM and will conclude just before 6 PM. Eight different schools, from 6 different counties will be in attendance as the teams will play varsity and JV “halves” throughout the day.
In 2011, a portion of the proceeds went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Beginning in 2012, the beneficiary became the Middle Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition as it is a local organization which would ensure that the funds donated would go to someone in this area. “Many of us, including players, have friends or even family members who have been affected by breast cancer” said O’Kelley. He went on to say “This is a good opportunity for our players to learn the importance of getting involved with a cause and giving back to their community.” Since they began raising money, O’Kelley estimates that CCMS Girls Soccer has contributed between $1,600 and $2,000 to these organizations.
