Pateadores Community-
We always look forward to reaching out to you with an announcement of a new program or our latest accomplishments. We have been lucky to have been able to be apart of so many great experiences the past 29 years. Occasionally we are humbled and reminded that there is much more to life than what occurs on the soccer field. It may be a life changing event that affects a player, a parent or a coach. Rarely are we confronted with an issue that affects all of the above. I am reaching out to you today because we are currently enduring one of those circumstances.
In 2009 our Irvine Boys director, Ben Forey, took a big leap of faith in coming to the Pats to help form our Irvine side from the ground up. At the time we had 5 teams and were being tested with the challenges that usually face a new program. Along with Ben came his wife Kim and his two daughters. The whole family became an important part of the Pateadores. In recent years the Forey’s have been dealt some difficult challenges. In spring 2014 Ben was diagnosed with Kidney cancer and had a portion of his right kidney removed- they also found out his left kidney was not functioning but surgery went well. Upon Ben’s recovery, Kim started to face health issues. She was ultimately diagnosed with Cancer. Kim immediately started chemotherapy and will continue these procedures throughout the Spring. Ben was recently told another tumor has formed on the remaining portion of his existing kidney. These are circumstances we regret seeing any of our families go through.
I am writing you today to ask for your support. This afternoon Ben will be undergoing surgery to potentially remove the remaining portion of his kidney. We ask that all of our Pateadores family spend a moment to give thought or prayer for a successful operation. Not just for Ben, but also for Kim with the challenges and struggles that come with such intensive chemotherapy, as well as their two daughters who are also forced to deal with these real life problems at such a young age.
Along with thought and prayer, we are making an effort to help the Forey’s with the financial challenges that come with these battles. The Pateadores will be providing an opportunity for our community to make a donation in support of the Forey’s. We have thousands of members within the club. A donation of as little as a dollar from each of us can make a tremendous impact on the bills they will be facing. We are asking that everyone try to contribute in some fashion. We have added a link to our website to make a donation directly to the family. We will also be establishing a program to donate meals to the family and those assisting them. More information regarding the meals program will be made available through our office staff. 100% of all donations will be issued to the Forey family to be used to combat these challenges. Anyone preferring to make a donation by check you may mail or drop it off at 151 Kalmus, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
http://www.patsgear.org/Ben-Forey-and-Family--Donation_p_523.html
The Pateadores would like to thank you in advance for any support you are willing to contribute.
Jon Szczuka
Pateadores