POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Vassar men's soccer alum and Grassroot Soccer (GRS) co-founder Ethan Zohn '96 invites everyone to this year's free World AIDS Day Gala on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.
The virtual event is open to all those who register. Viewers will spend an hour celebrating the power of youth to be changemakers, learn more about our Grassroot Soccer, and enjoy premium content from the world of sports, global health, music, and business.
Some appearances include the following:
- Al Gore, Former U.S. Vice President
- Christen Press, 2x FIFA World Cup Champions, USWNT
- Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, Legendary Football Manager
- Siya Kolisi, Rugby World Cup Winning Captain, South Africa United Nations Global Advocate
- Madame Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women
- Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director, UNAIDS
- Vusi Mahlasela, "The Voice" of South Africa
- Christian Pulisic, Pro-Footballer, Chelsea F.C., and USMNT
- Ethan Zohn, Co-Founder, GRS, and Winner of Survivor Africa
To learn more about the event, click here, and to register, click here.
About Grassroot Soccer
Grassroot Soccer (GRS) is an international adolescent health organization that educates, inspires, and mobilizes young people to overcome their greatest health challenges and live healthier, more productive lives. GRS uses the power of soccer to connect young people with the mentors, information, and health services they need to thrive and empowers adolescents to make educated choices about pressing health challenges such as HIV & AIDS, sexual health, gender-based violence, and malaria.
GRS's evidence-based programs, led by trained local Caring Coaches, incorporate soccer into dynamic lessons about health and wellness that engage young people and break down cultural barriers. With proven results and a constant focus on research and innovation, GRS has reached over 13 million young people in nearly 60 countries with health education. Please visit www.grassrootsoccer.org for more information.
