In 2000, MATC Athletics teamed with UW-Children’s Hospital to develop a community outreach program for MATC student-athletes, the MATC Athletics Heart-to-Heart Program. Approximately three times a month, MATC student-athletes travel to the UW-Children’s Hospital to interact with the young patients. “Bingo Night” has been a phenomenal success as both the young children and MATC student-athletes have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The Heart-to-Heart program is a shining example of how MATC student-athletes give back to their community and help to put smiles on the faces of those less fortunate.

“The purpose of the Heart-to-Heart program is to help brighten a day for children at the hospital,” said Director of Athletics, Steve Hauser. “In the process our student-athletes learn and grow personally through involvement in the program. We all gain perspective of the gift that we have been given - good health and the wonderful opportunity to participate in sports. We are very proud of this community service project and our involvement with the UW-Children’s Hospital.” In addition, several MATC coaches, in their offseason, offer camps, clinics, and tournaments for local youth.

SCHEDULES

2008 Spring
Tuesday, February 5
Tuesday, February 26

2007 Fall
Tuesday, September 25
Thursday, October 11
Tuesday, October 23
Tuesday, November 13
Tuesday, November 29

2006 Spring
Tuesday, February 21
Tuesday, March 7
Monday, March 13
Monday, April 10

2006 Fall
Tuesday, November 7
Tuesday, November 21
Tuesday, December 5

2005 Fall
Tuesday, September 20
Monday, October 10
Tuesday, October 18
Tuesday, November 15
Tuesday, November 22

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

Interested student-athletes should contact Kris Mills via email or by phone at (608) 246-6092.