On Monday, July 9, Vancouver Whitecaps FC players and coaches participated in the third annual Hope and Health in Musqueam.
Hope and Health is an all-day experience that utilizes soccer to build resilience and connection amongst Aboriginal children and youth ages 4 to 18. Hope and Health was founded in 2011 by Whitecaps FC head of first team operations and facilities Ed Georgica and his wife Deana Gill-Georgica, along with Bill Yoachim, executive director of Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services. Yoachim is also a former Whitecaps FC Community MVP nominee and league contest winner.
Hope and Health is more about the relationship and connection, more than anything else.