Sporting Kansas City announced today a partnership between The Victory Project -- the club’s foundation for philanthropic initiatives supporting childhood cancer and access to soccer – and Slim Chickens to raise funds at local restaurants as part of a Round Up Campaign during the month of March.
“At the Victory Project, we support kids battling cancer and help provide more access to soccer,” said Chioma Atanmo, Senior Director of Community Impact and the Victory Project. “We use soccer as a force for good in the community and we’re excited to partner with Slim Chickens to help us spread our mission!”
“Our philosophy around giving back is pretty simple: go where you can do some good and do some good,” said Jeff McCoy of AP Restaurant Group. “We look for projects and relationships where we can have a positive impact. The Victory Project is one that matches our family community brand.”
Customers at the six Slim Chickens locations in the Kansas City region will have the opportunity to support The Victory Project and its mission by rounding up their purchase from March 1st to March 31st. All donations from the campaign will go directly to The Victory Project to enhance and enrich the lives of children with cancer in addition to making the sport of soccer more accessible for kids with disabilities and kids with limited financial resources.
Slim Chickens Participating Locations
- 126 S. Stewart Rd., Liberty, MO
- 701 Wakarusa Dr., Lawrence, KS
- 4641 S. Cochise Ct., Independence, MO
- 6591 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS
- 8700 Long St., Lenexa, KS
- 9001 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS
The partnership with Slim Chickens marks the first time The Victory Project has partnered with a restaurant for a Round Up Campaign. To kick off the month and celebrate the club’s first home match of the Major League Soccer season, Sporting Kansas City fans are invited to the Slim Chickens location in Lenexa, Kan., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1st for a chance to win prizes including tickets and a team-signed jersey in addition to a special appearance by Sporting KC mascot Blue.
About Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens opened in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a focus on fresh, delicious food with a southern flair in a fast-casual setting. Guests can expect fresh chicken tenders and wings cooked to order and served with house made dipping sauces. With more than 275 locations opened and a fanatical following in 34 U.S. states, as well as international locations in the United Kingdom, Germany and Turkey, the eternally cool brand is an emerging national and international franchise leader in the “better chicken” segment. With plans to grow to over 600 restaurants over the next decade; Southern hospitality is not just for the South; everyone, everywhere can appreciate sharing a meal with friends and neighbors. For more information, visit **SlimChickens.com**.
About The Victory Project
The Victory Project is a philanthropic foundation established by Sporting Kansas City in 2013 to celebrate children’s victories, big or small, by uniting players, staff, fans and community partners across the region. Through numerous events and initiatives, The Victory Project is dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of children battling cancer, providing special experiences and opportunities to kids with disabilities and creating a more welcoming soccer environment for local youth. To learn more and to make a donation, visit VictoryKC.org.
