This is a cross-post of sorts from Eloisa's terrific blog about Brazil: The Good Blood. If you are not already following her work, I highly reccomend it.
It seems fitting in this country of all-things-futebol that Rio will be the host of the 8th Homeless World Cup. Between September 19 - 26 there will be teams from 64 nations competing on Copacabana Beach in a world-class, international futebol tournament.
According to the Homeless World Cup website, 30,000 homeless people from all over the world have been in training to find a spot on the team that will represent their country. All that work comes to a head in just over a week. I'm looking forward to checking it out.
A ball can change the world. Are you in?
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How could I not be in!
Jim, Rachel,all that follow,
I saw their documentary in July and was really inspired. After reading your blog this am I wrote for more info. And, to my delight they are still looking for volunteers during the event in various capacities.
My husband and I are planning to sign up. If anyone else would like to join us or would be interested contributing on their own I can pass on the information.
Bjs,
Sarah
I want to go watch and support these players..awesome idea! Jim if one day you want to go..lets go together!
Zezinho
sarah, can u send me the info about volunteerng? my email is below
thank you,
Zezinho
visitrocinha@gmail.com
ahahah, isn't this crazy!? i heard it on the news from the kitchen and actually went to watch the report. my husband was laughing hysterically. Too bad it's in Rio ;)
Sarah - please do post a link or other info. Thanks!
There are a week of events and ceremonies so many opportunities to help out.
Get in touch with:
Catriona Kay
Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup Event Co-ordinator
catriona@homelessworldcup.org
Damn! Just when I move away from Rio. Figures. If you go, you simply must post an update with pictures!
Jim,
Can you send me your e-mail please?
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