On Wednesday, June 22nd, the Andrew L. Hicks, Jr. Foundation sponsored a Philadelphia Union Pep Rally at Memorial Park in Chester.  Over 50 Chester children and some Chester adults were joined by 50 West Chester families, creating a group of 275 people who together enjoyed live entertainment by Chosen Dance Company and Monster Squad.  Both are hip hop dance groups from Philadelphia.  The crowd also enjoyed a live performance by Kollective Dance, a Chester all-female dance company.  The children were able to play on a soccer moon bounce while Stadium Grille catered the event with burgers and chicken!

The crowd gathered behind an Andrew L. Hicks, Jr. Foundation banner and received a police motorcycle escort to PPL park where they watched a fantastic Philadelphia Union soccer match against Kansas City Sporting.  The event was the senior project of Braden Garrison and Josh McGonagle.  The event was a great success as each West Chester family embraced a Chester child or family and friendships were formed.  Families quickly came together to get to know each other while the children enjoyed the games and fun together.

Special Thanks:

WIRED 96.5 FM
Philadelphia Union
Giant Food Stores
Wegman’s
Chosen Dance Company
Monster Squad
Kollective Dance
City of Chester Parks and Recreation
Chester Police
Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company