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WCKI Innovation Award
We Can Kick It received the 2019 Innovation Award for using soccer as a tool to inspire and empower children and their families affected by cancer. As a survivor of brain cancer himself, founder and youth coach, Adrian Conoboy, understands...
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A young girl practices soccer skills on astroturf roof soccer field.
A donation from ICAP Charity Day will help fund We Can Kick It's 'soccer camps', which are being introduced in 2020. Due to hospital appointments and treatment, many children miss out on experiences such as camp, so the aim of these camps is to give these children a chance to advance their skills and build confidence in a safe and encouraging environment.
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Adrian Conoboy kicks a soccer ball with the NYC skyline in background.
This year, Conoboy’s non-profit soccer program “We Can Kick It” was chosen by NYCFC (New York City Football Club) to represent New York as their MLS (Major League Soccer) Works Community MVP.  “We can Kick It” ended up winning the nationwide competition sponsored by MLS and Wells Fargo Bank. His program was the recipient of a $25,000 check after receiving thousands of online votes for his cause.
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