The main purpose of the event was to draw attention to children with Down syndrome and autism, as well as to inclusion projects and a culture of charity and tolerance in society.
"I always support events that benefit children. As part of the "Football at Heart" sports event, there was a fundraiser to support sports activities for children with autism and Down syndrome. I made my personal contribution. This is very important! The kids need to do more than just play sports, visit theaters and museums, be involved in theatrical productions and other activities. Their smiles and shining eyes are genuine and give us, adults, the confidence that we are moving in the right direction" - commented the SEZ "Lipetsk" General Director Roman Petrukhin, who took part in the holiday.
Stars of the Russian football - Dmitry Alenichev, Egor Titov, Dmitry Sennikov, Dmitry Sychev, and other ex-players of the Russian national team took part in the charity holiday. The friendly skirmish ended amicably with the score 6:6.
During a break between halves Russian team players had a demonstration training with special athletes – children with autism and Down syndrome, who have been playing football together with ordinary children at the sports school № 12 for a year. After the match, students of the Lipetsk football schools had an opportunity to talk to the football stars.
