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Philadelphia Union Unveil Kick Childhood Cancer Initiative

CHESTER, Pa. (Sept. 11, 2019) – The Philadelphia Union today announced their yearly tradition of teaming up childhood cancer patients and athletes to design custom cleats and apparel to be worn during warm-ups for the annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Night, during Saturday’s game against LAFC at Talen Energy Stadium. The 2019 program will celebrate that tradition, and this year’s program will be even bigger as Union athletes and select athletes from other Philly teams will unite around the cause.

"As a club, we wanted to honor these kids by connecting them with professional athletes through art and design.