SOCCER FOR HOPE is a non-profit organization founded by Oliver and Jamie Wyss in 1998. Oliver is a former professional soccer player and survivor of a non-cancerous illness, Aplastic Anemia, thanks to a bone marrow transplant.
Years later their own young children, Hudson and Abella, were both diagnosed with very rare cancerous brain tumors. After battling multiple recurrences and secondary cancers both children lost their lives; Hudson at age 3 and Abella at age 11. These precious children have faced an unimaginable journey and all along have shown true courage and bravery by accepting their challenges. No child should ever face cancer! These difficult times have honed the vision for SOCCER FOR HOPE to focus on childhood cancer research, awareness and essential family support.
Since its inception, SOCCER FOR HOPE has benefited thousands of children and their families across the United States. In the last 29 years, over $5 million dollars has been raised for hospitals and foundations nationwide by a variety of events from soccer camps & inspiration walks to gala dinners & movie screenings. Their mission is to continue these efforts along with raising more awareness for the many orphan cancers that receive little or no funding.
Please help us make a difference today!
