In 2014, Sporting KC launched an initiative to engage the SWAG -- "Sporting Wives And Girlfriends" -- to have the group participate in philanthropic events around Kansas City to further the mission of The Victory Project in helping children thrive through life’s challenges.
Last Friday, the group partnered with the Shadow Buddies foundation to host a Pink Party at Children’s Mercy Hospital. The Pink Party was for girls diagnosed with Turner Syndrome (TS), a chromosomal disorder that affects one in 2,000 female births. There are approximately 70,000 women and girls affected with TS in the United States.
Every four month's Children’s Mercy hosts an all-day clinic for girls in the area diagnosed with TS and it was our job to pamper those in attendance. The morning was spent painting nails, doing hair, applying make-up and talking with the nearly 45 girls and their families. Each participant also left with a Shadow Buddy and a goodie bag filled with items any girl would love.
“All of the Sporting families have been tremendously blessed by the Kansas City community and this was a great opportunity for some of the wives and girlfriends to get together to give back to some well deserving young ladies," said Amanda Besler. "The pink party was a great event for girls of all ages to get together for a day of pampering in hopes to make their long day of doctor’s appointments a little easier."
Check out the photo slideshow above and a news story from FOX 4 News below. Also, be sure to follow @VictoryKC on Twitter and Instagram to learn more about The Victory Project.
