Timberlane Launches Soccer Ball Drive
to Benefit Iraqi Youth

Sixth graders at Timberlane Middle School have launched a soccer ball drive to benefit Iraqi and Afghan children. During the two-week-long drive, which begins Oct. 27, students will also accept new and gently-used soccer-related equipment such as shinguards, cleats, uniforms, socks, orange cones and air pumps. Cash donations will also be accepted.

"Since Hopewell is such a soccer community, I thought this would be a great community service project to do," said math teacher Bill Russell, who is coordinating the drive. Proceeds from the drive will be distributed through the Baltimore-based Eric's Goal, a non-profit group formed by a U.S. Army soldier serving in Iraq.