Goodwin, better than good in patch design contest!

9-year old Emmy Goodwin of Wilton, Connecticut was recently recognized by the Wilton Soccer Association (WSA) and Malaria No More for her winning design in the 2009 Nutmeg Invitational Tournament logo contest. The winning design was chosen from among 50 submissions and will be featured on this year’s tournament t-shirts along side the Malaria No More and United Against Malaria logos. To honor her achievement, WSA President Andy Hoffman presented Emmy with the official jersey of the newly crowned European Cup champions, and long-time supporter of Malaria No More, FC Barcelona.

In the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, The Wilton Soccer Association has dedicated the 2009 Nutmeg Invitational to Malaria No More and the United Against Malaria campaign, which is committed to leveraging the world’s most popular game to raise global awareness and renew worldwide commitment to ending malaria. 

The Nutmeg Invitational Soccer Tournament will take place June 13th and 14th with nearly 60 teams, representing 17 towns across Connecticut. The tournament will feature mosquito net blue goals, United Against Malaria lace guards, and the “How Fast Can You Kick Malaria?” Speed Shot and information booth, helping to educate players, coaches and parents about malaria while testing their shot velocity. Whether teams win or lose on the field, they’ll come away with a major victory against malaria.

United Against Malaria is a partnership of footballers, non-governmental organizations, foundations, governments, and corporations who have joined forces ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa to unite in the fight against malaria. www.unitedagainstmalaria.org

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