Z. Soccer 4 Hope. 2012.

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your ongoing love and support for Brannon and for Dani. The "kids" continue to face daily challenges, but love, faith, Gail and Z's sense of humor keep them on course!

Over the past few weeks, many of you have asked how you can help Brannon/Dani and we are deeply grateful for the prayers, gifts and encouraging messages you have already offered. An opportunity to help will also be available on November 17th and we invite you to participate in Z. Soccer 4 Hope. 2012.

Z. Soccer 4 Hope. 2012 is a fundraiser to help relieve the staggering financial burden on Brannon. As you know, Z’s current medical obstacle prohibits him from working at a time when his medical costs are exploding. That is why we are holding Z. Soccer 4 Hope. 2012.

Please take a look at the details below and consider getting involved! You have the option to play soccer, or to stay at home and "have a ball" to raise funds for Z. We will also be praying for him and ask that you join us in those prayers.

Whether your contribution is financial or prayerful, we appreciate you taking part in Z.Soccer 4 Hope. 2012 but let me be clear about this fundraiser! You may choose to play soccer or to stay at home, do nothing and donate 20 bucks. Whatever you decide, every single dollar and prayer will benefit Z. 

Let the soccer, the fun and the prayer begin!

We love you Z-man, Z-dog, Zeeta, Z-fuss, Hangry etc. etc.

Peace and hope,

Z. Soccer 4 Hope. 2012 Committee

Z. Soccer 4 Hope. 2012

Date: November 17th, 2012
Location: Arlington, VA (to be announced)
Details: 6 v 6 short fields soccer tournament & BBQ celebration

REGISTER as a PLAYER or TEAM
1. Name a Team Captain and Register online at Indiegogo for "Soccer 4 Hope" or bring a check to the tournament­ $50 per player or $300 per team (the cost will cover team shirts and field fees)
2. Ask your team members to donate under your team name (we will tally the
donations and select a winner at the BBQ—cool prizes autographed by Z will be
available for the winning team). Each team will have a minimum fundraising goal
of $1000 to participate please. Teams can be comprised of active players,
cheerleaders or friends contributing remotely.
3. Each team will receive 6 t­shirts , additional shirts can be purchased for $10 per
person. Team Captain, please send shirt sizes to [email protected].
Questions? Need help signing up? Prefer to sign up offline or pay by check?
E­mail Caitlin Banks at [email protected]

If you can’t make it to the Soccer 4 Hope tournament, we invite you to “Stay at Home and Have A Ball” to benefit Z. The money you save NOT traveling to DC will be deeply appreciated as your donation will help Brannon during his treatment and healing process.

“Stay At Home and Have a Ball” 
Gold Level: ($500­-$1,000) “Stay at Home and Have a Ball” For Ten!
While others are sweating it out on the field, stay at home with 10 of your favorite people (or none of them) and celebrate comfortably in your own living room. Contribute $500­-$1,000 to Z for avoiding sweat, sports injuries and over exertion from the tournament. 

Silver Level: ($250) A Quiet “Stay at Home and Have a Ball” for Two.
While others are scoring goals, stay at home with your favorite friend and have a ball relaxing (or not) comfortably on the couch. Raise a glass and toast the pleasure of being home. Then, toast Z­man on his road to recovery, enjoy your favorite movie and call it an early night!

Bronze Level: ($100) “Stay at Home and Have a Ball”:
While others are dominating the soccer field, stay at home and kick it in true Z style with Mexican food and a smile!

Donations can be made online at http://www.indiegogo.com/p/259875.

Checks should be made payable to Brannon Thomas and mailed to Karen Collins at 131 Burlington Path Rd. Cream Ridge, NJ 08514. Please be aware that your donation is not tax­ deductible as a charitable contribution.
Whether you play in the tournament or “stay at home and have a ball”,
we are deeply grateful for your love, support and generosity.