It’s hard to find the right words to explain the confusion, frustration, anxiety, anger, and sadness we're feeling, surrounding COVID-19, but most recently and most profoundly from the inhumane murder of George Floyd at the hands of the very people we count on to protect and serve. Like you, we also know so many honorable men & women in law enforcement, like our own Lawrence police officers who spend time at our camps every summer playing, sharing and connecting, but what’s obvious from this horrific act, coupled with our own work experiences, and the countless voices calling out across our nation, is that much more introspection, reflection, and action is necessary for change.
Since 2007, Beyond Soccer has acted. We’ve committed to leveling the playing field, and courts, for young people in Lawrence, who continue to be left out, under-represented and under-resourced compared to their nearby suburban counterparts. We’re focused on opportunities for inclusion, unity, connection, understanding, learning, and listening.
This heinous act and our disconnection from our wonderful families, has reminded us that we have so much more work to do. Some of those steps are already underway...
