FIFA World Cup Donates 200 Soccer Balls to Maui Youth Program

WHO:

Hawaii News Now - The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation received the donation.

Maui Now - Patrick McCall is the DPR Director.

Maui Now - Ryan Min is the DPR Recreation Specialist in charge of the PALS program.

Maui Now - Mayor Richard Bissen was informed about the donation.

WHAT:

Hawaii News Now - FIFA World Cup donated 200 soccer balls to a Maui youth program.

Maui Now - The soccer balls are size 4, recommended for children ages 6 to 12.

Maui Now - The donation will be used for the next sessions of the PALS program during winter break and beyond.

Maui Now - The PALS program is for children ages 5 to 12 and ended on July 24, 2026.

Maui Now - The Maui County Council approved a resolution to accept the donation on May 29, 2026.

WHERE:

Hawaii News Now - The donation was made to the County of Maui.

Maui Now - The soccer balls will be used in the PALS program in Maui.

WHEN:

Maui Now - The PALS program ended on July 24, 2026.

Maui Now - The Maui County Council approved the donation on May 29, 2026.

WHY:

Maui Now - The donation aims to invest in the health, happiness, and well-being of Maui’s children.

HOW:

Maui Now - The soccer balls were donated by FWC2026 US Inc., a representative of the FIFA World Cup.

The FIFA World Cup has generously donated 200 size four soccer balls to a youth program in Maui, aimed at enhancing the health and happiness of local children. This donation, which was approved by the Maui County Council on May 29, 2026, will be utilized in the PALS program, serving kids ages 5 to 12 during the upcoming winter break sessions. Patrick McCall, the Director of the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, along with Recreation Specialist Ryan Min, will oversee the distribution of these soccer balls to support the program's activities.