Goals for a Cause
Play, donate, and help fund cancer research and humanitarian aid through community tournaments.
About Us
More Than Just a Tournament
Footy4Hope brings communities together through soccer to support meaningful charitable causes. What began in Milton has grown into a movement empowering local youth to make a lasting impact through sport.
- Leadership: A tournament designed by students, for students.
- Total Impact: Door-to-door efforts and tournament play both support the cause.
- Giving Back: Every tournament supports an important charitable cause selected by each community.
Founded by students in Milton, Ontario, Footy4Hope expands through local chapters—with Durham Region as our newest community.
Durham Tournament Overview
6v6 scrimmage tournament for players aged 16+. Matches are 12 minutes long with a 2-minute halftime break.
When
August
22
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Where
Ajax Community Center
75 Centennial Rd, Ajax, On L1S 4S4
Why
- There will be a photographer there to take team photos and action shots.
- There will be trophies and medals.
- The majority of tournament registration funds go to Human Concern International, with the rest helping run the event.
Leadership
Meet Our Team
The student organizers and leaders behind Footy4Hope in Milton and Durham Region.
- Yahya IkramLeads the website, visual direction, and digital systems that keep Footy4Hope polished and easy to follow.
- Zain AlrifaiFundraising organizer managing budgeting, planning, and sponsor outreach to help the event run smoothly.
- Shahzain KhalidCrafts messaging and social media content to bring our tournament’s story to an online audience
- Rahul MoulikCoordinates the event-day details, equipment, and setup to help everything come together on the pitch.
- Alisha AhmedLeads Footy4Hope's Durham expansion through tournament planning, community partnerships, and local event operations.
Every Single Dollar Counts.
Total Raised:
Total Raised: $0
Where Funds Go
100% of community fundraising efforts and 70% of tournament registration fees directly support Human Concern International and cancer research initiatives. The remaining 30% covers essential event operations including field rentals, equipment, referees, medals, and insurance.
Get Involved
Support the movement.
Are you a local business looking to make an impact? Partner with us to cover event operations so 100% of community donations go directly to Human Concern International & cancer research.
Where your support goes
By supporting us, you help cover key event costs so more money can go straight to humanitarian aid and cancer research.
- Recognition at the event (based on selection)
- Social media thank-you post
- Logo featured at the end of promotional videos
- Logo placement on event shirts and banners (based on selection)
- Personalized thank-you poster with a group photo from the event
Sponsored by
Partners backing Footy4Hope
Thank you to our sponsors for helping make Footy4Hope possible.
Social Media Spotlight
Follow on Instagram
A glimpse into our latest tournament highlights, player spotlights, and community fundraising updates.
July 26th Milton Tournament Recap & Photos at Milton Community Park
View on Instagram ↗Our mission to raise $5,000 for cancer aid — what Footy4Hope is about and its community roots
Watch Reel ↗Official announcement for our expansion to Durham — details for our upcoming tournament
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