A Winning Combination: Heartland Soccer Partners with Lung Association to Kick Lung Disease

This fall the American Lung Association is teaming up with the Heartland Soccer Association and Olathe based The Rub Bar B Que to raise awareness about lung health. Heartland Soccer is recognized as the largest soccer league and tournament host in the United States with 4.8 million visitors to their soccer parks annually. Founded in 1977, Heartland is a 501C3 “Building Better Lives Through Soccer” for youth ages 9-19. Together, these organizations will target youth and parents to raise awareness for anti-vaping, asthma, and clean air as well as fundraise for their missions at three youth soccer tournaments. Patrons who donate a minimum of $5 to the Lung Association will receive a coupon for a free pulled pork sandwich from The Rub Bar B Que, valued at $10.

“This is a thrilling new opportunity for the Lung Association to reach youth and parents about our mission to promote healthy lungs and lifestyles,” said Linda Crider, executive director of the Lung Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City. “We’re excited to be part of a fan-favorite event in the Greater Kansas City area.”

WHO: Heartland Soccer and American Lung Association

WHAT: 3 soccer tournaments with interactive tent to learn about asthma and the dangers of youth vaping

WHEN: Tournament 1: September 20-22, 2024 - Midwest All Boys Tournament
             Tournament 2: November 1-3, 2024 - Heartland Invitational Girls Tournament
             Tournament 3: November 8-10, 2024 - Heartland Invitational Boys Tournament

WHERE: Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex, 10541 S. Warwick St. Olathe KS 66061

WHY: The goal is to raise funds and awareness for anti-vaping, asthma, and clean air