It's hard to chase a football when you're chasing your next meal.

When Escuela de Fútbol Holanda Purral first opened its doors, we believed we were creating a place where children could learn through sport.

But as we got to know the families, we discovered something much deeper.

Many of the children arriving for training hadn't eaten enough that day.

Some came straight from school without lunch.

Others returned home after practice not knowing if there would be dinner waiting.

They never complained.

They simply kept running.

Hunger is an opponent no child should have to face.

A hungry child struggles to concentrate, learn, and enjoy the game.

Energy fades.

Confidence disappears.

Dreams begin to feel farther away.

We realized that before helping children become better football players, we had to help them meet one of the most basic human needs:

A nutritious meal.

This campaign will help provide healthy meals and nutritional support for children participating in our programs.

Your donation will help provide:

Because when a child's stomach is full...

They laugh more.

They learn more.

They play harder.

And they dream bigger.

For many families, sending their children to football is already a sacrifice.

Together, we can make sure every child who walks onto our field also has the opportunity to leave with a full stomach.

A simple meal may seem small.

But for a child, it can mean the difference between giving up and believing tomorrow will be better.

Help us nourish both their bodies and their dreams.