Gator Soccer Team Part of 2010 Climb for Cancer Event
Saturday, October 23, 2010 | Soccer
University of Florida athletic venues were the spots to see smiles Saturday morning as Gator student-athletes played a variety of games with cancer-stricken children.
The fifth annual Brandon Ling Memorial Sports Camp took place Saturday morning with the help of approximately 100 UF student-athletes, including many members of the Gator soccer team. The student-athletes played games and competed with cancer-stricken kids and their siblings in football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading.
Ron Farb organizes the event each year through his Climb for Cancer Foundation, which raises money to help the families of children with cancer. Approximately 80 children ages 7 to 18 participated in Saturday's camp.
Sophomore soccer player Natalia Torosian said the sports camp was a success.
“All the kids had so much fun today and we loved playing with them. Our team helped out along with several other teams,” Torosian said. “I think today was very successful and we are all glad that we got a chance to spend time with these kids.”
The No. 12 Florida soccer team will be back at James G. Pressly Stadium Sunday afternoon when it plays host to Arkansas for its regular-season home finale. Start time is set for 1:30 p.m.
