TORONTO – Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore and the Jozy Altidore Foundation made a $10,000 donation to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) on May 26 at a special event.
Altidore’s donation will help fund and maintain the SickKids Rooftop Garden at the world-renowned children’s hospital for a two-year period. Altidore made the check presentation at SickKids, located at 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON.
The rooftop garden is a unique area of the facility, serving as a relaxation space for patients and their families. SickKids believes in the value of play in its commitment to children’s health and development, and this space helps patients in their healing.
“Making this donation to SickKids for this project is so important to me and my foundation,” Altidore said. “It will help so many kids and their families who are going through such a difficult time. The rooftop garden is a special location that can generate happiness, positivity and a breath of fresh air for everyone that visits it.
Giving back to the Toronto-area community is something Altidore and his foundation have been looking to do since his arrival in January 2015 and felt this project in partnership with SickKids was the perfect starting point of many things to come.
“The Toronto and surrounding area communities are beyond important to me,” Altidore said. “Everyone has embraced me as one of their own since my arrival and I am beyond thrilled to be able to give back to such a caring, loving group of people.”
(Photos courtesy of SickKids)
Jozy Altidore partnered with global fashion icon Kenneth Cole and world-renowned supermodel Adriana Lima to host a spectacular gala January 10 in New York that highlighted the work at St. Luke’s Hospital and Foundation in Haiti.
The event, which raised more than $180,000 for St. Luke’s hospital and foundation, marked the second consecutive year the trip hosted the event. The highlight of the night was the recognition of St. Luke staff member Wilflo Fontus. More than 300 people were in attendance for this year’s fundraiser at The Garage – a unique, breathtaking space owned by Cole that’s located in the Midtown West area of New York. Guests were able to mingle and take photos with the celebrity trio throughout the event.
For more information on the St. Luke Foundation, please log on at stlukehaiti.org for details.
NEW YORK – Jozy Altidore will join clothing designer Kenneth Cole and international supermodel Adriana Lima to host a special event Tuesday, January 10 in New York.
Altidore, a standout striker playing for the United States Men’s National Team and Toronto FC of Major League Soccer, is partnering with Cole and Lima on another important St. Luke Foundation for Haiti fundraiser, which will be held at The Garage in the Hell’s Kitchen section of New York City across from Cole’s clothing-design headquarters. The event will honor Wilflo Fontus, supervisor of Social Services of the St. Luke Foundation. The night begins with two VIP receptions, the first starting at 5:30 p.m. EST, followed by the main celebration commencing at 6:30 p.m. EST at the Garage.
The event will highlight Fontus’ accomplishments with the St. Luke Foundation for Haiti foundation, as well as generate awareness, funding and display continued support of the successful organization.
“I am thrilled to partner with Adriana and Kenneth again for this wonderful night of celebration,” Altidore said, a son of Haitian immigrants. “We had a fantastic event and fundraiser last year that raised a lof of money for St. Luke and its important initiatives. So, having a chance to bring more awareness to Haiti and generate even more funding for St. Luke with Kenneth and Adriana is a true honor.”
On the field, Altidore had one of his best campaigns as a footballer this past year. The talented striker led Toronto FC to a berth in MLS Cup in 2016, where he and the team suffered a penalty-kick shootout loss to Seattle. It was Toronto FC’s best season – one that included it winning the Eastern Conference postseason crown – in its history, which was highlighted by Altidore’s tremendous form during the latter part of the regular season and postseason.
Recently, Altidore was honored with two major awards for his efforts. He picked up the United States Soccer and Futbol de Primera awards for player of the year, both of which he earned for the second time in his illustrious career. He currently sits alone in third place on the all-time U.S. list for goals scored (37) in 99 career appearances with the national team, which he has twice represented at the FIFA World Cup.
Altidore, who signed with MLS club Toronto FC in 2015 before a stint with Sunderland of the Barclays Premier League in England, is the only American player to score 30 goals or more in a single European league season in soccer history, finishing with 31 goals in 40 matches across all competitions with AZ Alkmaar during the 2012-2013 campaign.
All media outlets interested in attending or covering the event should contact Wynn Walent at wynn.walent@stlukehaiti.org or via cellular phone at 347.348.2587. Altidore will be available for all interview requests leading up to the fundraiser, as well as the night of the event.
WHAT: A Celebration For St. Luke’s Hospital
WHEN: Tuesday, January 10. VIP reception schedule commences at 5:30 p.m. EST; main event at 6:30 p.m. EST
WHERE: The Garage, 611 W. 50th Street, New York, NY 10019
ADMISSION: To purchase tickets, log on at stlukehaiti.ticketleap.com/
INFORMATION: For more details on the event, log on at celebrate.stlukehaiti.org/
Jozy Altidore partnered with global fashion icon Kenneth Cole and world-renowned supermodel Adriana Lima to host a spectacular gala January 14 in New York that highlighted the work at St. Luke’s Hospital and Foundation in Haiti.
It was an extremely special event, with more than 250 people attending the fundraiser at The Garage – a unique, breathtaking space owned by Cole that’s located in the Midtown West area of New York. Guests were able to mingle and take photos with the celebrity trio throughout the event.
For more information on the St. Luke Foundation, please log on at stlukehaiti.org for details.
NEW YORK – Jozy Altidore will co-host a special evening with international model Adriana Lima and clothing designer Kenneth Cole on Thursday, January 14 in New York.
Altidore, a standout striker playing for the United States Men’s National Team and Toronto FC of Major League Soccer, is partnering with Lima and Cole on another important fundraiser, which will be held at the Garage located in the Hell’s Kitchen section of New York City across from Cole’s clothing-design headquarters. The event will honor Madame Marie Fenestor, director of nursing at St. Luke’s Hospital in Haiti. The night begins with two VIP receptions, the first starting at 5:30 p.m. EST, followed by the main celebration commencing at 7:30 p.m. EST at the Garage.
This important event will highlight Fenestor’s accomplishments with the St. Luke Foundation for Haiti foundation and hospital, as well as generate awareness, funding and display continued support of the successful organization.
“I am truly excited to partner with Adriana and Kenneth again for this wonderful night of celebration,” Altidore said. “As a son of Haitian immigrants, the country has always been dear to me. I am always looking for opportunities to give back to the children and people of the island nation. Honoring Madame Fenestor and generating more awareness for the St. Luke Foundation is going to be a fantastic opportunity for myself, Adriana and Kenneth.”
On the field, Altidore has put together a solid, decorated career at both the club and international levels. He currently sits alone at fourth on the all-time U.S. list for goals scored (31) in 89 career appearances with the national team, which he has twice represented at the FIFA World Cup.
Altidore, who signed with MLS club Toronto FC in January before a stint with Sunderland of the Barclays Premier League in England, is the only American player to score 30 goals or more in a single European league season in soccer history, finishing with 31 goals in 40 matches across all competitions with AZ Alkmaar during the 2012-2013 campaign.
All media outlets interested in attending or covering the event should contact Wynn Walent at wynn.walent@stlukehaiti.org or via cellular phone at 347.348.2587. Altidore will be available for all interview requests leading up to the fundraiser, as well as the night of the event.
WHAT: A Celebration For St. Luke’s Hospital
WHEN: Wednesday, January 14. VIP reception schedule commences at 5:30 p.m. EST; main event at 7:30 p.m. EST
WHERE: The Garage, 611 W. 50th Street, New York, NY 10019
ADMISSION: To purchase tickets, log on at stlukehaiti.ticketleap.com/celebrate/
INFORMATION: For more details on the event, log on at celebrate.stlukehaiti.org
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NEW YORK – International soccer star Jozy Altidore will host a special autograph-signing/meet-and-greet session June 27 at Upper 90 Soccer in New York City to raise funds for the Jozy Altidore Foundation.
Altidore, one of the world’s top strikers playing for the United States Men’s National Team and Dutch professional club AZ Alkmaar, will be at Upper 90, New York’s premier soccer store located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for this rare appearance.
Altidore will be raising money for his foundation, which was started in 2011. The mission of the foundation is to help children across the world any way it can. The foundation fosters educational/recreational learning and excellence by working with communities near and far, athletes and educators to provide children with various avenues of growth and success beneficial for their future.
“This is definitely an event I’ve been looking forward to since we put it together,” Altidore said. “I love coming to New York City and having a chance to meet the fans is always something I enjoy doing since events like this don’t happen often.”
Persons interested in attending the event can bring items they’d like to have signed by Altidore or they can purchase an array of items available at Upper 90 to be autographed. There will be a recommended donation price for various items to be signed such as balls, jerseys, photos and cleats. All proceeds from the event will go toward the Jozy Altidore Foundation.
Altidore put together a record-setting campaign in the Netherlands this past season. He became the first American player to score 30 goals or more in a single European league season in soccer history, finishing with 31 goals in 40 matches across all competitions.
Perhaps his biggest goal of Altidore’s season came on May 9 when he recorded the game winner in a stunning 2-1 victory against heavily favored PSV Eindhoven in the KNVB Dutch Cup championship at De Kuip Stadion in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. It was the first Dutch Cup title since 1982 for the Cheese Farmers, who also earned an automatic berth in next season’s Europa League with the triumph.
Most recently, Altidore was at the top of his game, scoring in four consecutive matches – including three World Cup qualifying games – with the United States. Altidore recorded the game winner in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory against Honduras in a World Cup qualifier at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah.
All media outlets are invited to attend. Altidore will be available for interviews throughout the event. For more information about Upper 90 Soccer, please log on at www.u90soccer.com.
About Upper 90: Upper 90 is New York’s soccer store with current locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a new location coming soon on Long Island which will be the largest soccer specialty store in North America. Upper 90 was started by soccer people and offers the best product selection and unparalleled service for the active soccer players and fans of the tri-state area.
Contact: Jeremy D. Pond, Publicist for Jozy Altidore, and Director of Media Public Relations for the Jozy Altidore Foundation, at 702.622.0147 or via e-mail at jeremydpond@gmail.com, and Zachary Rubin, Director of Business Development at Upper 90 Soccer at 646.863.7076 ext:201 or via e-mail at zac@u90soccer.com.
WHAT: Autograph signing/meet-and-greet session with international soccer star Jozy Altidore
WHEN: Thursday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Upper 90, 697 Amsterdam Avenue (at 94th Street), New York, NY 10025
ADMISSION: Free.
MORE INFORMATION: Please log on at www.u90soccer.com and www.jozyaltidore.com for more details.
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