On May 13, 2023, Eyob Hope for Children and Youth Inc. (EHCY) held its first Family

Fun Day, Soccer Tournament, and Know Your Heart Awareness Program at Edward

Vincent Jr. Park. Friends and families from the Los Angeles area and other locations

attended the event and participated in various activities prepared in honor of our

beloved brother, friend, and son, Eyob. Famous soccer players of former national team

of Ethiopia and young and talented soccer players of four teams from Southern

California competed for a championship. The excitement of the soccer players and their

supporters made the event memorable. The American Red Cross provided CPR

training for the soccer players and to those who attended the event. Friends and

families prepared Tibis, hamburgers, injera firfir, drinks, raffle, merchandise, traditional

Ethiopian coffee, and other fundraising activities to raise funds for EHCY and created an

enjoyable family atmosphere. Children were playing on the playgrounds, some were

playing basketball, and others were having fun with family and friends they met at the

event. Our religious leaders attended the event to show their support for EHCY and to

honor Eyob.

EHCY would like to thank everyone who has worked hard and contributed time and

money to make the event successful and unforgettable.