LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soccer fans have the opportunity to bid on an auction package including an exclusive meet-and-greet with one of the greatest American soccer players of all-time, LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan, while supporting a worthy cause. The auction package is courtesy of the LA Galaxy with all proceeds benefiting the LA Galaxy Foundation in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Fans can bid now on the auction package, valued at $5,000, through Friday, May 3 on CharityBuzz.com. The package includes ten fieldside seats to the LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo game at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, May 5 as well as an exclusive postgame meet-and-greet with Landon Donovan and passes to watch pregame warm-ups from the edge of the field. The winner will also receive a Landon Donovan Bobblehead that will be personally autographed at the postgame meet and greet and an LA Galaxy goody bag.
“We are extremely grateful to the LA Galaxy for their long standing partnership and support throughout the years with countless team visits to cheer up patients,” says Richard Cordova, FACHE, President and CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “We deeply appreciate their commitment and support in helping to make a difference in the lives of children.”
“Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has long been a supporter and partner of the LA Galaxy and we are thrilled to be able to work with them in creating this once in a lifetime opportunity,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein. “Our club is privileged to represent all of Los Angeles and Southern California on the field and to have the support of our fans and partners. To be able to give back to this community and raise money for such a worthwhile cause through this auction package is an honor.”
The auction is currently underway, with bidding started at $750 and will close on Friday, May 3 at 12 p.m. PST.
About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been named the best children’s hospital in California and among the top five in the nation for clinical excellence with its selection to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll. Children’s Hospital is home to The Saban Research Institute, one of the largest and most productive pediatric research facilities in the United States. Children’s Hospital is also one of America's premier teaching hospitals through its affiliation since 1932 with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
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ABOUT LA GALAXY
The reigning MLS Cup champion, the LA Galaxy are currently playing their 18th season in Major League Soccer. One of the original 10 clubs in MLS, the Galaxy were founded in June 1994 before playing their first-ever game in April 1996. One of 19 teams in MLS, the Galaxy play all of their home games at The Home Depot Center, a 27,000 seat stadium that opened in 2003 on the campus of California State University – Dominguez Hills in Carson, Calif. A four-time MLS Cup champion in addition to their two U.S. Open Cup trophies and CONCACAF Champions Cup title, the Galaxy boast a roster that features many of the biggest domestic and international stars in all of MLS. For more information about the club or to purchase tickets for any Galaxy home game, please call 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visit www.lagalaxy.com.
