Futkal

Last week, James, Jaime and I went to the Collective to attend Futkalicious

I asked James to bring me along and I am so glad I did!!  Heart2Heart discovered another great Filipino in action!!! Peter Amores! It’s amazing what he did, what he is doing and what he is still about to do!! This guy has changed the lives of teenagers from Tondo by playing football in the streets!  Since 2006 he has dedicated his time and even financial resources to Futkal.  

 And when I look at the boys…it makes me feel happy that someone has helped them uplift their lives for the better

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Peter told me that it is not only playing football, but character formation, discipline and education.  You have to be sort of certified to be a Futkalero and abide by the rules and discipline being instilled in them 

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Football ( soccer ) is made available to children in exclusive schools, but what Peter is doing is he is introducing the sport to the masses and making more people enjoy the sport!   

Peter himself is a good football player and at Futkal they teach soccer in a fun way – see more and watch the video:

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Watch some more videos on the Futkaleros

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Peter is trying to raise money to reach their goals for 2011

We were so happy to see Dolores and Tito Paquito there that evening, apparently they are and have been sponsors for the kids for quite some time already. Thank you to them for supporting the kids!!!

Its costs only P 13.00 per day per Futkalero. Pls contact Peter if you would also like to help!!!

email him at:  amores_peter@yahoo.com or contact him at:  0917-700-2455 

Watch out also for the movie, Happyland, which was made around the story of the Futkal.  The actors are the real life Futkals

Happyland Movie Trailer

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