The fourth annual Andy MacDonald Scholarship Benefit Boys vs. Girls Soccer Game will be held Sunday, Nov. 27th at Noon at Highline Memorial Stadium.

All proceeds will go to the Andy MacDonald Fire Services Scholarship for the Puget Sound Skills Center Firefighting Program.

Admission is by donation, accepted at the stadium and after the game, where the gathering will continue at The Cove in Normandy Park.

Gates open at the stadium at 11:30 a.m.

Andy MacDonald www.andymacislove.org

To donate prizes for the raffle, or for more info, click here, or contact Becky MacDonald at 206-948-1859 or via email at beckym@lynden.com.

Here’s more info on Andy and this cause:

Andy was a friend, son, brother, and volunteer firefighter who at age 19 tragically lost his life in the November 6, 2006 flooding of the Cowlitz River. Andy was on a hunting trip with his family when the river bank at their campsite was washed away. Andy was in his truck at the time which was parked on the bank and he died before he could be rescued.

Out of tragedy something good can be born. In 2008, Andy’s family and close friends set up a scholarship in his name – the Andy MacDonald Fire Services Scholarship. Each November, in honor of Andy’s birthday and untimely passing, we hold a soccer game known affectionately as the ‘Boys vs. Girls’ game.  Fellow teammates and friends of Andy come out to play a charity game. Afterwards the teams hold a dinner auction/raffle which consists of items donated from local businesses and personal items that Andy’s family and friends contribute.  Last year over 200 people attended and we raised over $7,500.

The scholarship is set up at the Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC) that Andy attended to begin his firefighting training.  The scholarship assists cadets in the PSSC Fire Services program by offering scholarships to colleges or trade schools the cadets wish to attend to continue their Fire service education.

(An interesting back-story is the commitment and effort Andy’s high school friends continue to put into this event.  They are now in their mid-20’s, entering into adult life.  As a middle aged ‘mom’ working on this benefit, it has been much fun to take direction from them.  I’m proud to know this next generation of Burien.)

To contribute to the Andy MacDonald Third Annual Boys vs. Girls Soccer Game please contact: Becky MacDonald 206-948-1859 or via email: beckym@lynden.com.

For more information on Andy MacDonald, here’s a link to a Facebook tribute page, chock full of great photos that will soon make those who didn’t know him feel like they actually did.

If you can’t make it to the game, you can also donate directly to:

Andy MacDonald Fire Services Scholarship Fund
c/o Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Ave South
Burien, WA 98148

For more information, please visit www.andymacislove.org.

On Saturday, Nov. 27th, the third annual Andy MacDonald Scholarship Benefit “Boys vs Girls” Soccer Match was held, with the Girls winning for the first time with a score of 6-5.

Over 200 people attended both the game and the following party, which was held in memory of the late Andy MacDonald, a Highline High School student who was killed in a tragic accident during a storm in November, 2006.

Estimates are that around $6,000 was raised, all of which will go to the Andy MacDonald Fire Services Scholarship at the Puget Sound Skills Center.

Saturday was also Andy’s birthday, so the crowd sang “Happy Birthday” to him at halftime (he would’ve been 24).

For more information on Andy, here’s a link to a Facebook tribute page.

For anyone wanting to donate, you can still do so directly by sending a check to:

Andy MacDonald Fire Services Scholarship Fund
c/o Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Ave South
Burien, WA 98148

For more information, please visit www.andymacislove.org.

Here’s more info from an email from Becky MacDonald, Andy’s sister”

The girls won this year 6 – 5 and it was a really good game.  The boys have won the past 2 years so it was a sweet victory!  There were probably 200 people at the game and party at the Cove.

It was also Andy’s birthday that day so everyone sang Happy Birthday to him at halftime.

We don’t have a final dollar amount, but estimate raising about $6000.00 this year, all of which goes to the scholarship fund.

We had many auction and raffle items at the party – all donated by friends, family and local businesses.  The food was prepared by several of the soccer players dads and it was fun watching them in the kitchen!

Everyone had a great time at the game and Cove and we look forward to next year.

I would like to thank everyone who contributed and came to the event for their support.  It’s so heartwarming to our family to see how many people love Andy and help to keep his memory alive.  He truly will never be forgotten!

Andymacislove.org is the website and we will be posting pictures there from the event.

Here are some photos from the game, courtesy Brittani Jenkins:

The third annual Andy MacDonald Scholarship Benefit Boys vs. Girls Soccer Game will be held Saturday, Nov. 27th at 12:15pm at Highline Memorial Stadium.

All proceeds will go to the Andy MacDonald Fire Services Scholarship for the Puget Sound Skills Center Firefighting Program.

Admission is by donation, accepted at the stadium and after the game, where the gathering will continue at The Cove in Normandy Park.

Gates open at the stadium at 11:30am.

Andy MacDonald www.andymacislove.org

To donate prizes for the raffle, or for more info, please contact Becky MacDonald at 206-948-1859 or via email at beckym@lynden.com.

Here’s more info on Andy and this cause:

Andy was a friend, son, brother and volunteer firefighter, who tragically lost his life in the flooding of the Cowlitz River four years ago. On November 6th, 2006, Andy, 19, was on a hunting trip with his family when the river bank that his truck was parked on gave way.

Out of tragedy something good can be born; Andy’s family and close friends set up a scholarship in his name. Each November, in honor of Andy’s birthday and untimely passing a soccer game is held, known as the “Boys vs. Girls” game. All of Andy’s teammates and friends come out to play a friendly game. Afterwards the team holds a raffle and auction at a local community center. This consists of items donated from local business’ and personal items contributed by Andy’s family.

Last year over 150 people attended the game held at Highline Stadium; we raised more than $4,700. All of the money is donated straight to the scholarship. The Andy MacDonald Fire Services Scholarship is set up at the Puget Sound Skills Center where Andy received his firefighting training. This scholarship will assist future cadets in the Puget Sound Skills Center Fire Services class to help with their continued education/training in Firefighting. Andy’s passion in life was to help those in need and this is our way of assisting others with the same life goal.

We are asking you as a business owner if you can help us reach our goal. Anything that you can contribute is amazing and much appreciated. Monetary gifts will go directly to the scholarship fund and any donated items will be raffled or auctioned off at the party.

To contribute to the Andy MacDonald Third Annual Boys vs. Girls Soccer Game please contact: Becky MacDonald 206-948-1859 or via email: beckym@lynden.com.

For more information on Andy MacDonald, here’s a link to a Facebook tribute page, chock full of great photos that will soon make those who didn’t know him feel like they actually did.

If you can’t make it to the game, you can also donate directly to:

Andy MacDonald Fire Services Scholarship Fund
c/o Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Ave South
Burien, WA 98148

For more information, please visit www.andymacislove.org.

The 2nd Annual Scholarship Benefit Soccer Game for the Andy MacDonald EMT Scholarship Fund at Puget Sound Skills Center will be held Sunday, Nov. 29th beginning at 11am at Highline Memorial Stadium.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Benefit Soccer Game for the Andy MacDonald EMT Scholarship Fund – Boys vs. Girls! There will also be a Raffle drawing for great prizes afterwards at Mick Kelly’s.

WHEN: Sunday, November 29, 2009; Gates open at 10:30am; Game begins at 11:00am.

WHERE: Highline Memorial Stadium

COST: Admission by donation accepted at the stadium and after the game where the gathering will continue at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub (435 SW 152nd, Burien)

INFO: Here’s info on Andy MacDonald:

Andy MacDonald

Just over three years ago, a torrential storm hit, causing the Cowlitz River near Mt. Rainier to overflow and sweep Highline High ’05 graduate Andy MacDonald away to a tragic death at age 19.

Andy was hunting elk with his family, and the truck he was in fell into the raging river after the bank gave way underneath it.

He was a popular high-school athlete with a great sense of humor, as well as an aspiring firefighter and a friend with “the best hug in the world.” He played soccer, wrestled, was president of his junior class as well as homecoming king. He was known at Highline as a kid who was kind to all, friends said.

Out of tragedy something good can be born; Andy’s family and close friends set up a scholarship in his name. Each November, in honor of Andy’s birthday and untimely passing a soccer game is held known as the “Boys vs. Girls” game. All of his old teammates and friends come out to play a friendly game, and the public is invited to attend.  Afterwards the team holds a raffle at a local restaurant. This consists of items donated from local business and personal items contributed by Andy’s family.

Last year over 200 people attended the game, which was held at Highline Stadium, and we raised more than $4,500.  All of the money is donated to the scholarship. The Andy MacDonald EMT Scholarship is set up at the Puget Sound Skills center where Andy received his firefighting training. This scholarship will assist future Cadets in the Puget Sound Skills Center Fire Services class to help send them to an Emergency Medical Technician class. This year we anticipate sending four to six Cadets to the EMT class and this will aid in covering lab fees, required equipment, travel expenses, etc. Andy’s passion in life was to help those in need and this is our way of assisting others with the same life goal.

For more information on Andy MacDonald, here’s a link to a Facebook tribute page, chock full of great photos that will soon make those who didn’t know him feel like they actually did.

If you can’t make it to the game, you can also donate directly to:

Puget Sound Skills Center
“Explorer Post-24” in care of Andy MacDonald
18010 8th Avenue South
Burien, WA 98148

To donate prizes for raffle or for more info please contact Becky MacDonald at 206-439-0745.

Andy was hunting elk with his family, and the truck he was in fell into the raging river after the bank gave way underneath it.

He was a popular high-school athlete with a great sense of humor, as well as an aspiring firefighter and a friend with “the best hug in the world.” He played soccer, wrestled, was president of his junior class as well as homecoming king. He was known at Highline as a kid who was kind to all, friends said.

His family established a scholarship fund for Occupational Skill Center’s Firefighting program in Andy’s name, and they’re holding a special soccer match between Andy’s ‘pink shirt boys’ rec team and alumni of Highline’s girls’ soccer team on Saturday Nov. 29th at Highline’s Memorial Field, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Admission is by donation, and all proceeds will go to Andy’s scholarship fund.

So come down to Memorial Field and join Andy’s friends in this high-energy tribute to his memory.

For more information on Andy MacDonald, here’s a link to a Facebook tribute page, chock full of great photos that will soon make those who didn’t know him feel like they actually did.

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