Charity Football Tournament 2011 – In Memory of Fr. Ray Brennan
September 5, 2011

On August, 16th 2011, it was Father Ray’s 8th anniversary of the death. Therefore, the Pattaya Orphanage hosted a two-day Charity Football Tournament last weekend. The children of the orphanage and of the Child Protection and Development Center (CPDC) have been looking forward to this big event for weeks.

On Saturday, the first teams arrived early in the morning and the group matches began. The participants played with a lot of vigour and the audience watched the matches with much delight. At the end of the day, the best eight out of twelve teams were identified. These teams took part in the quarter finals on Sunday. After many thrilling duels, the winners were found: Team SIAM SPORT DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL FANKLUB, sponsored by Reiner Calmund, triumphed. All teams were rewarded with certificates, Alangkarn tickets amongst others. The winning team, the 1st runner-up and the 2nd runner-up additionally received trophies. The man of the match was announced and also rewarded with a trophy. On both days, our participants and guests enjoyed delicious food: roasted pork, kanom krouk, french fries, German meatballs, chicken filled bitterballen and much more. Fortunately, the weather was fabulous and there were no serious injuries.

We thank all our participants and sponsors who made this tournament possible and joined us last weekend. All proceeds of the Charity Football Tournament will be donated to the Pattaya Orphanage, directly helping children in need.

Father Ray’s longtime selfless commitment has made the orphanage to what it is today: a future-oriented and caring home for hundreds of children. It all started 39 years ago with one child and developed into a big welfare organization during the last decades. Even today you can still feel Father Ray’s spirit. In the children’s hearts, he will always live. At the compound of the Pattaya Orphanage, a bronze statue reminds of Father Ray’s achievements and his big heart. Rest In Peace.



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