“Give smiles”and not just to their supporters with the result on the pitch. This Friday, December 6, on the occasion of the National championship match against Paris 13 Atletico (7:30 p.m.), US Orléans Football is organizing a collection of games and toys in its La Source stadium. An action in partnership with the Cultures du Cœur du Loiret association, founded in 2008 and which fights “against all forms of social and geographical exclusion“The donations collected will be offered to “children in difficulty” pour “illuminate [leurs] end of year celebrations.“
As soon as the doors open at 6:30 p.m. this Friday evening, it will be possible to drop off toys and games, either new or second-hand but in good condition, in the collection points installed at the entrance to the Vagner and Ranoul standswhich will be managed by the young USO U14 and U15 players. Closure of these collection points at the end of the half. “The toys and games collected will then be given to the Serenne institution which welcomes children with complex family situations.” explains the club in a press release. Obviously, the objective is to collect as many donations as possible for these children. “Football is much more than a sport. It is a lever for mutual aid and sharing and our values go well beyond the field.” declares Cyril Courtin, the president of US Orléans. Besides the public, volunteers, staff, players, partners are invited to participatethey too, to this great collection.
The Cultures du Cœur du Loiret association, whose president will also give the fictitious kick-off for this match, brings together “around 170 member social structures” and it has established cultural and sporting partnerships with nearly a hundred partners, including the US Orléans, which provides places so that people supported by the association can attend matches at La Source stadium