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RUFC Nears Goal

In its 5th year, RUFC continues to work hard to advance the health, happiness, and global citizenship of youth. The past few months have seen a flurry of activity including presentations of our research and programming at large global health conferences, participating in training activities, recruiting new volunteers, and hosting fundraising events (see below for more information and updates).

Thank you to all who have already contributed in 2019. We are close to achieving our fundraising goal for our 5th Anniversary Camp to be held in Dokolo, Uganda June 11-15. We have raised $45,000 (!) but are still $5,000 short of our goal to support our partners in delivering the the most impactful programming to the youth. We have a number of specific ways you can support camp from providing clean water for a day, to ensuring the music is playing, to sending a s pecial positive message in the camp workbook. Find more opportunities on the RUFC store or make a general donation through PayPal or through our GoFundMe campaign.

If you need a bit of inspiration, check out Ray's most recent Tedx Talk, read the RUFC Blog, or peruse other pages on the RUFC website.

2019 Camp Prep Ongoing

RUFC partners have been working hard to prepare for our 5th Annual RUFC Camp. This year's camp will be held in Dokolo, Uganda and once again reach 1,000 youth with soccer training, public health skill building, and FUN! Help us hit our funding goal for Camp!

Support Camp

Sonia Vaze Earns Girl Scout Gold Award with RUFC

La Canada High School student Sonia Vaze recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award in partnership with RUFC. Sonia researched and revised RUFC's public health workbook that will be distributed at this year's camp and fundraised to purchase writing supplies for all 1,000 campers. THANK YOU Sonia!

Get Involved with RUFC

Check out RUFC's New Website

We have given our website a make over! Check out the new design and added information today! Also be sure to follow RUFC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Visit RUFC's Website

2019 Youth Vision Trip Sells Out

Our 2019 Youth Vision Trip sold out quickly! 5 high school youth and 1 parent will be joining Ray and Heather for a 10 day tour of Uganda that will include school visits, home stays, participation in RUFC camp, as well as a safari and visits to the source of the Nile and Equator.

Learn more about our Vision Trips

Kickin' it with Grassroots Soccer

Recently, RUFC coordinator Kennedy represented RUFC at a GRS training with PeaceCorps Uganda volunteers. GRS has a proven soccer-based curriculum to teach adolescents about HIV prevention and treatment which we will be integrating into this year's camp.

Learn more about GRS's Program

Ray Delivers 3rd Tedx Talk

In February, Ray delivered his 3rd Tedx Talk at Temple City High School on the power of opportunities to change lives and the need for all of us to take advantage of the opportunities we are afforded to advocate for others.

Watch Ray's Latest Tedx Talk

RUFC Conference Presentations

RUFC team members have been busy presenting at large global health conferences, including the Consortium of Global Health Universities Annual Conference in Chicago and the Global Health Innovation Conference in New Haven.

Catch up on our latest Research

RUFC Friends Gather to Support Youth

Friends and RUFC came together in March to catch up on RUFC's recent activities. Hosted by the Corrente Family, the short but sweet evening was a fun opportunity to increase awareness and raise funds for RUFC's 2019 camp program. Our next get together will be April 25, 2019 hosted by the McLaughlin Family.

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Get Your New Swag!
A new year calls for new RUFC swag! Check out our online store to get your own RUFC shirt or sweatshirt, or to find other fun personal ways to support RUFC programming.

Visit RUFC's Store