Every day, 40 children are diagnosed with cancer, and across all ages, ethnic and socio-economic groups, cancer remains the number one cause of death by disease in children. During the month of September MLS, The Houston Dynamo & Houston Dash intensify the effort to create awareness for children battling cancer, raise funds for research and provide special opportunities both children and adults alike.
After being unable to host honorary team members for Kick Childhood Cancer night in 2021, the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash both selected a Honorary Kid Captain for the occasion in 2022. Sawyer, a former MD Anderson Cancer Center patient, was able to visit the Dynamo training facility and walked out with the team for their September 10th match against Sporting Kansas City. For the Dash, Noble from Heroes for Kids created a special bond with the players in her visit to Houston Sports Park. Not only did Noble walk out the Dash on their Kick Childhood Cancer night, but she returned to captain the side in their inaugural playoff mach in October.
In the organization's fourth year of participating, Houston Dynamo and Dash staff, players, and fans walked 1.2 miles to help raise awareness and funds for MD Anderson Cancer Center as a part of Team Hold It Down.
Houston Dash goalkeeper coach Matt Lampson hosted local cancer patients at matches throughout the 2022 season, providing children and their families with an unforgettable experience while giving them strength and support in their recovery journey.
