Johns Hopkins "Lose the Shoes" Fundraiser to Benefit Futbol para la Vida

On April 26th, Johns Hopkins University hosted its first PUGG Lose the Shoes 3 v. 3 Barefoot Soccer Tournament in conjunction with the annual JHU Spring Fair. Thousands of people enjoyed the weekend full of great music, food, the famous beer garden, and this year ... some awesome barefoot soccer. Over 125 people came out to play or watch -- from soccer fanatics to public health advocates -- and the group raised over $2000 for Grassroot Soccer and our very own Futbol para la Vida progam.

Thanks so much to Johanna Chapin -- a visiting futbolista with Las Chicas of Batey Libertad during her time at PUCMM -- for organizing the event and raising funds and awareness for our HIV/AIDS prevention education program. Congratulations to Johanna and all the organizers and participants.