Slide Show of the Mia Foundation

As I shared the power point into slide share, I was not able to find another presentation about the Mia Foundation. The Mia Foundation is not as well known as some of the other causes. This is my presentation which gives a different perspective on the same information given in my previous blog posts.

Mia Foundation Presentation

Milestones And What's Next

The Mia Foundation went from being unknown by almost everyone, to having sold out charity events. Now, the foundation is raising enough money to help families with medical issues. Many popular celebrities have attended events and donated to the Mia Foundation. Celebrities include Kobe Bryant, and numerous US Women’s National Soccer Team players.

The Fourth Annual Celebrity Soccer Challenge took place on July 31, 2011. This was a sell out event, and many sponsors of Mia were there to support and donate. Nike, Gatorade, and Microsoft are only a few of the well known sponsors who were present at this event. Nearly $100,000 was raised for the Mia Foundation and the Children’s National Medical Center. The date has been set for the next annual Celebrity Soccer Challenge. Many of the same participants of the last Challenge have signed up to play this year. It will be held in Carson, California on March 24, 2013. All proceeds will be given to the Mia Foundation and Grassroot Soccer. The Mia Foundation’s presenting sponsor is FC Barcelona and the head coach of the team, and players, have attended these events. Most of the money for the Mia Foundation is raised from donations. The Mia Foundation is not just raising funds, but also awareness.

The most recent event that took place was the Celebrity Soccer Challenge on March 24. A Annual Mia Foundation Golf Classic is held every year to raise more awareness. Many of Mia’s friends show up to play golf and have a good time. There has not been anymore dates set for charity events, but there will be in the near future.

I would really love to attend the Soccer Challenge and watch Mia play, along with other great soccer stars, including Alex Morgan and Tobin Heath. Mia started this foundation to spread awareness for the cause and because of the death of her beloved brother. I think Mia is a strong woman who is doing a great thing for families who have to deal with medical troubles, similar to her brother’s, everyday. I want to support her because she is one of the many who are making a difference.

Welcome!

             Have you ever seen the famous Mia Hamm play? She is considered one of the best women's soccer players in the world! But she not only gives to others on the field, but also off the field. Hi, I am Annie Phillips and this blog will help you understand a little bit more about Mia and her foundation that is changing and saving lives.
              Mia Hamm created the Mia Foundation in honor of her brother, Garrett, who passed away from complications with aplastic anemia in 1997. Her foundation was made to create awareness for people in need of bone marrow and cord blood transplants. The Mia Foundation also raises awareness of the importance of women in sports.
              The Mia Foundation explains, in more depth, the need for these transplants. This foundation also creates more opportunities for women in sports. Bone marrow is a cavity in the bone. Cord blood stem cells have the ability to cure damaged cells in the body. Without these cells, our cell membrane would collapse. 
              This foundation has a genuine cause and is making a lot of progress. Mia has provided time for opportunities for these causes to be spread around so that others can see the importance of them. I hope that you realize how important this foundation is to others in need, and do something about it!