Each year DC United partners with WRTC to recognize the importance of organ and tissue donation. WRTC will be present at DC United's game on October 3rd against Chivas USA. 

 

This will be a special night for transplant recipient Nicholas and his family. This 5-year-old is enthusiastic about donation for one reason: at two months of age, Nicholas received a life-saving liver transplant.  Because of this-and because of his family's desire to educate people about the need for organ and tissue donors-DC United has decided to name Nicholas as their junior team captain on October 3rd's match. Kickoff begins at 7:30pm at RFK Stadium. 

Now, Nicholas is a very active boy who enjoys playing soccer with his siblings and friends. His mother, Sandra has been very active in the Herndon, VA community.  Although until recently Sandra did not own a car, she visited schools, grocery stores, and workplaces to hand out brochures and share her story of how donation saved her son's life. This is a special and exciting opportunity for the family as it will be their first event outside of Herndon!