Regence and Seattle Sounders FC "Defend the Right to Play"
Main image: Regence is the title sponsor for Sounders’ Dream Team, the rotating group of youth who walk out with each team’s starting lineup for every home match’s opening ceremony.
On Saturday, July 1, Regence BlueShield and Sounders FC celebrated the importance of free play and physical activity for youth and the work being done in the community to support these efforts. As the matchday sponsor of Sounders FC’s annual "Defend the Right to Play" match, Regence hosted several activities to give fans the chance to learn more about increasing free-play equity throughout Washington state.
Regence, the club’s Official Health Plan Partner, and Sounders FC recently announced a multi-year partnership to improve the physical health and total wellness of youth. This will include youth clinics and new playfields, aimed to increase access to health and wellness programs, including physical and mental health curriculum to kids in underserved communities. Scroll down to see more photos from game day.
Regence is the title sponsor for Sounders’ Dream Team, the rotating group of youth who walk out with each team’s starting lineup for every home match’s opening ceremony.
The first 14,000 fans entering the stadium received a Sounders FC and Regence co-branded rally towel.
On the Regence Wall of Heroes, fans added the names of their own personal heroes to pay respect to the advocates and champions in their lives.
Dr. Nicole Saint Clair, Regence BlueShield executive medical director, was interviewed by KJR Radio before the match.
The crowd enjoying the day.
