Hello everyone, We're running a fundraiser online right now for a courageous Jersey City mother who is also a Hudson County Corrections Officer. In addition, we'll be holding an indoor soccer tournament on November 22nd at St. Peter's College to also raise funds to help offset the mounting debt she is incurring as she cares for her critically ill son, one-year-old Kenneth. Teams of players (up to 10 on a roster) as well as individual players are welcomed to participate in the indoor, 4 v 4 tournament. Read more about Officer Lillian Whitted and our fundraising efforts here: Jersey City Baby Fights for His Life .

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SECAUCUS, NJ - The New York Red Bulls and The Soccer Learning Center will host the DiNardo Family Cup on Friday, September 18, prior to the Red Bulls MLS match with the New England Revolution.

Governor Jon Corzine, Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, and Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer are expected be in attendance at the start of the tournament to conduct the coin toss, along with the four surviving officers before the tournament's kickoff at 3:30 PM ET.

More than 100 players representing eight teams will play in a small-sided tournament on the Giants Stadium field to help bolster the PBA scholarship fund for Jersey City Police Detective Marc DiNardo's three children, ages 4, 3, and 1. Detective DiNardo was fatally shot in the line of duty in July.

The charity tournament runs from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, and will be followed by an Awards Ceremony and Tailgate in Lot 14 in the Giants Stadium Parking Lot from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. The Red Bulls and Revolution kick off at 7:30 PM.

In addition, the four other officers injured during the deadly shootout will be recognized during a special halftime presentation, and an auction and raffle featuring autographed memorabilia from the Red Bulls, other MLS teams and other New York and New Jersey professional sports teams will be conducted on the concourse.

The teams participating represent the Jersey City Police Department, the Jersey City Fire Department, the Hoboken Fire and Police Departments, the Kearny Fire and Police Departments, the Hudson County Sheriff's Department, the Hudson County Department of Corrections, the Port Authority Police Department, the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey State Park Police.

For information and to purchase tickets or make donations, visit www.SoccerLearningCenter.com or call Alex Lalaoui at (201) 920-8523. Ticket prices are $20 and gain admission to the tournament, the Red Bulls match, and the post tournament tailgate.

Raffle and Auction items will include (as of September 9):
CD Chivas USA Team Autographed Jersey
FC Dallas Team Autographed Jersey
Chicago Fire Team Autographed Jersey
Soccer Ball signed by Philadelphia Union Head Coach, Peter Novak
San Jose Earthquakes Team Autographed Jersey
2009 MLS All-Star Team Autographed Jersey
Columbus Crew Team Autographed Ball
Columbus Crew Autographed Poster
Children's Book Written and Autographed by Kansas City Wizards goalkeeper, Kevin Hartman
LA Galaxy Team Autographed Jersey w/ David Beckham and Landon Donovan
New England Revolution Team Autographed Merchandise
New England Revolution Jersey Off Their Back Winner
Various New York Red Bulls Autographed Memorabilia

Just so I can halt this potential hijacking before it goes any further, this soccer event is The Heroes Cup, a match where the JCPD play the JCFD soccer teams on the Giants Stadium pitch. It is sponsored by us, The Soccer Learning Center.

The New York Red Bulls are gracious enough to allow us to use their facilities in exchange for ticket sales to the event.

For many of the participants, it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play in front of a crowd of thousands on a professional field. It's also a way for us to thank the cops and firefighters and highlight their efforts in a family-friendly venue.

The mayor, an enthusiastic supporter of our soccer program, was kind enough to volunteer to sing at the opening of the Heroes Cup match.

Last year's event was terrific and the ticket price cannot be beat (only $15 for the DC United vs. Red Bulls match and the Heroes Cup match). There is a pre-game indoor area for kids where they can play soccer related activities. And from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, the Red Bulls team will be on hand for a meet-and-greet/autograph event.

For more information, please visit our website at www.SoccerLearningCenter.com.

Reminder...today's the day to meet and greet Juan Pablo Angel and participate in a FREE kid's soccer clinic with the NY Red Bulls Street Team.

All ages can come and watch - ages 5 to 13 can participate in the soccer clinic.

Hope you can make it out to a fun afternoon of soccer!

Come and meet the NY Red Bulls captain and MLS soccer star, Juan Pablo Angel in an exclusive event sponsored by The Soccer Learning Center.

From 4:15pm to 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 15th, we'll be hosting a special autograph session (open to all ages) and a FREE indoor soccer clinic for children from the ages of 5 to 13.

The New York Red Bulls Street Team will also be on hand performing their very cool soccer tricks for the crowd.

This FREE event is open to the public and will be held indoors at the GOLDEN DOOR CHARTER SCHOOL GYM
at 180 9th Street, Jersey City, NJ (across from Newport Mall).

For more information please visit our website at soccerlearningcenter.com or email us at soccerlearning@aol.com.

Coach Alex Lalaoui of The Soccer Learning Center wants to bring a little bit of Morocco to Jersey City this week. On Friday, January 9th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Lalaoui, a Casablanca native, will host the first-ever Moroccan flag raising ceremony over City Hall hosted by Mayor Healy.

A special proclamation and key to the city will be presented to His Royal Majesty King Mohammed VI. Accepting on the King's behalf will be Ms. Aicha Afifi, Chief of Mission, and Mr. Driss Kassimi, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Moroccan Embassy.

Adults and children are welcome to attend the event which will be held in Chambers at City Hall (280 Grove Street, JC). Free mint tea, cookies flown in from Casablanca bakeries, Moroccan music, and more surprises will highlight the event.

For more information, please call 201-656-1156.

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The NJ Ironmen are owned by the NJ Devils and are a part of the Xtreme Soccer League. The Prudential Center indoor soccer venue is family friendly and a good time for the ticket price.

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It's a great event for the kids and any fan of soccer - this Monday, December 8th at 4:00 pm, come on out to Jersey City City Hall on 280 Grove Street and celebrate NJ Ironmen Day hosted by The Soccer Learning Center.

The entire NJ Ironmen team will be on hand to meet and greet fans, sign autographs, take photos, and talk about their exciting opening day game coming up on Sunday, December 14th at the indoor soccer arena at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The 12/8 event is FREE and open to the public.

And remember, the Jersey City Police Department soccer team will be battling against the Jersey City Fire Department team at the Heroes Cup Match directly following the Ironmen home opener on 12/14 in Newark.

Hi JCListers,

Just wanted to thank everyone - we have been able to collect 300 soccer balls to benefit Iraqi children (our goal was 200).

We'll be at the JC City Hall today at 4:15 pm for a press conference with the mayor and we'll present the donation to the family of the Army soldier stationed in Iraq who will be distributing the balls.

The Jersey Journal has indicated their interest in doing a story on the drive, too.

Thanks again for your kindness and generosity...

Thanks for the support everyone. We've got six days left and we're still a long way off from our goal.

FGD - The box is in the lobby of city hall on Grove Street - walk in the front door and ask the security guard to point out the box. If you can't make it there, please email me at soccerlearning@aol.com for alternatives.

And yes, FAB - as soon as I can get photos of the distribution, I'll post them here.

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your support. We're going to buy pumps to include in the shipment. If you want to drop one in the box along with your ball, that would be great, too!

The ball drive is featured in today's Jersey Journal:

Soccer Balls for Soldiers

We are helping out an Army soldier stationed in Iraq whose Dad (a really great guy) lives in Jersey City. The soldier is in need of soccer balls to distribute to children in the village where his unit is stationed. We have jumped on board with the goal of collecting 200 new soccer balls (any size, any brand) by November 8th. The balls will be shipped directly to the soldier's unit.

Mayor Jerramiah Healy has already kicked in ten balls to our effort and helped establish a donation site at City Hall.

We need every ball we can get to reach our goal. You can drop off a new soccer ball in the lobby at City Hall on Grove Street today through Friday, November 7th.

For more information or for other local donation sites, please contact Coach Alex Lalaoui at 201-920-8523.

Thanks JCListers - I know you guys have big hearts to help!

-----More vaccine news-----

WASHINGTON - GlaxoSmithKline Plc's rotavirus vaccine is associated with increased pneumonia-related deaths and other adverse reactions, U.S. regulatory staff said in documents posted on Friday.

The review comes ahead of a Food and Drug Administration advisory meeting next Wednesday to consider approval of the oral vaccine to prevent the most common cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration among infants and young children in the world.

FDA staff said its analysis of 11 studies revealed that in the largest trial, there was a statistically significant increase in deaths related to pneumonia compared with placebo, documents posted on the FDA's Web site said.

That study, which enrolled about 63,000 children, also found an increase in convulsions in children given the drug, named Rotarix. Another study found an increased rate of bronchitis, compared with placebo.

In a conclusion section, the FDA documents noted the pneumonia-related deaths and convulsions, but did not appear to make a recommendation to the advisory panel.

That expert panel will weigh the staff review, but makes its own recommendation, which is typically followed by the FDA.

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