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Please click on the links to learn more about Nick's desire to share his love of soccer with the children he encountered while deployed in Iraq.  Although he never had the chance to place a ball in a child's hand, his spirit through the generosity of the American people have helped us send over 31,000 soccer balls to our troops to distribute to the children in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nick was dedicated to bringing positive change to people' lives. He did this for children through soccer, both in our country and in Iraq and Afghanistan, and now the Kick for Nick effort has touched hundreds of others across the country.  Participation came from, and continues to come from, over 320 cities in 46 states. 

"Female Soldiers–Forgotten Heroes" is being undertaken in dedication to and in memory of

 PFC Nicholas Alexander Madaras.