Passback, Powered by Eurosport

Brendan and Mike Moylan, the founders of Eurosport, created the Passback Program in 1989 when a family friend came into the old Eurosport store looking for some gear to send to his daughter, a Peace Corps volunteer working with children in Malawi.  While looking for gear that they could send to her, the Moylan brothers realized that they had closets full of their old soccer gear that they no longer used, but was too good to throw away, so they boxed it up and sent it off to her.  And they didn't stop there.  It dawned on them that if they had closets full of equipment, there must be other players out there whose garages, closets and basements also overflowed.  Recognizing a need in the worldwide soccer community, they created the Passback Program.  They have since passed the Program over to the U.S. Soccer Foundation but remain one of the Foundation's primary partners. ThePassback Program would not be possible without their support.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR HISPANIC HEALTH

Partner for the 2010 Passback Tour

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the nation's foremost source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics. The Alliance represents thousands of Hispanic health providers across the nation providing services to more than 15 million each year, making a daily difference in the lives of Hispanic communities and families. ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!™ is the premier national family physical activity and healthy lifestyle event series annually attracting over 15,000 participants. The family-oriented events are organized by leading Hispanic community-based organizations and are tailored to the interests and cultures of their community. The series is presented by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Health
Foundation for the Americas with its national sponsors: AstraZeneca, Univision Communication’s Salud es vida ¡Entérate!, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA). For more information, visit www.hispanichealth.org or call toll-free 1-866-783-2645. 
 

SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.,

Official Supporter of the 2010 Passback TOUR

Sunsweet Growers, Inc. is one of the world’s largest handlers of delicious and nutritious dried fruits including dried plums, apricots, cranberries and raisins. Recognizing that Sunsweet dried fruit snacks are great for providing quick and healthy energy, the U.S. Soccer Foundation has partnered with Sunsweet for the 2009 Passback Tour. Sunsweet will provide samples of healthy dried fruit snacks to every Tour participant!

LazyTown Entertainment

Official Supporter of the 2010 Passback Tour

“LazyTown is on a mission to move the world to be a healthier place. When we get kids moving, we get their families moving. And when families move, we are one step closer to moving the world. Move the body, move the mind, every day.”

Magnus Scheving, Founder & CEO of LazyTown

LazyTown is the world's only global entertainment brand dedicated to children's health. Created originally as a book (Go, Go LazyTown!) in 1995 by international athlete, entrepreneur, producer and director Magnus Scheving, LazyTown has been nurtured into a household name worldwide, with businesses including publishing, home entertainment, music, live theatrical shows and even a dedicated radio station. LazyTown, the Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning TV series, launched in 2004, and is now available in 53 episodes and over 110 territories worldwide. The LazyTown Movement appeals to kids and parents alike and encourages healthy lifestyle choices for kids of all ages. The team is dedicated to finding exactly the right partners worldwide to sustain the brand and uphold the credibility and vision of LazyTown and its creator.