Please support Macaabi/USA and my team

I was so excited to receive an acceptance letter to join the 2009 United States Maccabiah Juniors Girl's Soccer Team.

Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel is the sponsor of the USA Team to the World Maccabiah Games held every four years in Israel. It is the 3rd largest international sporting event in the world! These games are more than Olympic-style competitions for Jewish athletes from around the world. There is something magical; a certain feeling that touches the heart and soul of everyone who participates. It's not a feeling that abruptly fades away at the conclusion of the competition; rather it changes lives.

I have been playing club level soccer for the last 8 years and for the past three I have been part of the Georgia Olympic Development Program team. My club team has been first in the state for the past two years, number three in the region and is ranked nationally in the top 10. I have had the opportunity to play in many venues and travel extensively in the US. It has always been my dream to be part of the "Jewish Olympics", and I'm very excited to support Israel, represent the Atlanta Jewish community and the United States, and be part of this wonderful worldwide event.

The Maccabi experience and all that is represents is dependent upon the generosity of others. As part of the USA World Maccabiah Team, I am doing my part in the fundraising efforts to ensure that the tradition of Maccabiah goes on; therefore I am asking for your help.

Ways to support:

Purchase a raffle ticket - When you click on Maccabi/USA link on the right, you can purchase on-line a raffle ticket with great prizes like two tickets to Israel or two tickets to Masters Golf, Wimbledon, or $5,000 cash. Only 1,000 raffles tickets will be sold! 130 tickets have already been sold. If you would like to mail a check for a $100 to the address below, payable to Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel, and you will receive a numbered raffle ticket.

Tax deductible gift - Every dollar makes a difference. Make your tax deductible donation today online or mail a check payable to Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel to the address below. 

Mailing address: Dani Paz, 8343 Roswell Rd. Suite 379 Atlanta, GA 30350

Sponsor an Athlete - Your contribution in the full amount will enable you to sponsor the participation of American athletes in the 18th World Maccabiah Games. As a sponsor you are entitled to a wide variety of special benefits. You can learn more when you click on the sponsor me link on the right.

Please make sure to write my name down when purchasing the raffle ticket or donating on line, to ensure that your contribution will go towards my financial commitment.

I hope you will join me in securing my financial goal of $7,500 for our 2009 USA World Maccabiah Team by April 2009. Your supoprt will ensure that jewish athletes will have the opportunity to compete world-class competition, and make it possible for athletes from other countries that would otherwise not be able to participate to join us. You can make a difference!

I look forward to hearing from you and having your support.

Sincerely,

Dani Paz

P.S. I would love to hear from you. Click on the comments link below to write me any thoughts, ideas or see what others wrote me. You can also email me directly at www.pazdani94@gmail.com.

Thanks for being a part of my journey.