Kids & Family
Enrique Garcia Inspires Others Through Soccer
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
Everyday Inspirations is a series that features people in Patch communities who inspire others through their work, or people who have faced extraordinary situations and grown from them. They have been featured by other people in the community that have been inspired by the nominees.
Name: Enrique Garcia
Town: Union City, CA
Nominated by: Lidia Villalobos
Why is this person an "Everyday Inspiration?"
He keeps the youth off the streets by running soccer camps of all ages and volunteers his time on a daily basis to instill a sense of family in to his players that range from 4 years old to 50.
Has the nominee's life been changed in an extraordinary way?
He coached the freshman soccer team at Logan and is now coaching several spinoff teams. He keeps the soccer team graduates active by recruiting them in to the adult league in order to keep them connected.
One of his players passed away four years ago and in his honor he started a friendly exhibition game that has now grown in to a family fun event/fundraiser for the Logan Boys Soccer Team that is open to the public and is family based. This year the event raised nearly $5,000 with the help of the boys family and friends.
How does this person work to make others' lives better?
He gives these kids an avenue to release their stress in a positive way no matter where they come from. He encourages family to attend and participate.
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