- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=LA Galaxy and adidas Host Fourth-Annual Boot Making Lab With Pediatric Cancer Patients from The Jessie Rees Foundation’s Never Ever Give Up Initiative https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1320221?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1320221?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1320221?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=LA Galaxy and adidas Host Fourth-Annual Boot Making Lab With Pediatric Cancer Patients from The Jessie Rees Foundation’s Never Ever Give Up Initiative &body=ESG News from AEG https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1320221?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Inclusion & Opportunity](/categories/inclusion-opportunity) # LA Galaxy and adidas Host Fourth-Annual Boot Making Lab With Pediatric Cancer Patients from The Jessie Rees Foundation’s Never Ever Give Up Initiative Sep 8, 2026 11:39 AM ET Campaign: [AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism](/news/campaign/aegs-commitment-social-impact-and-volunteerism) ![Youth participants, LA Galaxy players, and the LA Galaxy Foundation mascot Cozmo pose together in front of gold ribbon balloon displays during a community engagement event.](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-09/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR22246_1788890274.JPG) [AEG](https://aegworldwide.com)’s LA Galaxy, in partnership with adidas and Raising Cane’s, hosted pediatric cancer patients from the Jessie Rees Foundation’s Never Ever Give Up (NEGU) initiative at Dignity Health Sports Park for the club’s fourth-annual Kick Childhood Cancer Boot-Making Lab. The event brought together eight NEGU youth out-patients, their families, LA Galaxy first-team players and coaches for a day centered on creativity, connection and support. Held following first-team training on Sept. 3, the Boot-Making Lab paired each child with LA Galaxy players and coaches to decorate a select set of adidas cleats and shoes. Through custom designs and personal touches, participants transformed the footwear into unique expressions of hope, resilience and individuality. The event provided NEGU families with an opportunity to engage directly with players and coaches in a welcoming environment while creating lasting memories. Beyond decorating cleats, participants experienced the camaraderie and encouragement that have become hallmarks of the LA Galaxy Foundation’s community programming. The customized cleats and shoes created during the event will be worn by LA Galaxy players and coaches during training sessions leading up to and during the club’s Sept. 12 match against the Seattle Sounders, helping raise awareness for children battling cancer and honoring the strength of the young participants who designed them. “The Boot-Making Lab is a powerful reminder of the impact meaningful connections can have on children and families facing difficult circumstances,” said Mariah Rodriguez, Manager of Community Relations and the LA Galaxy Foundation. “Partnering NEGU youth with our players and coaches creates special moments of joy and inspiration. We’re grateful to adidas and Raising Cane’s for helping make these experiences possible and for joining us in supporting children affected by pediatric cancer.” Through initiatives like the Boot-Making Lab, the LA Galaxy Foundation continues to leverage the power of sport to create positive experiences for local youth while advancing awareness around childhood cancer and the importance of community support. ### Additional Media #### Images [ ![A LA Galaxy player Jakob Glesnes and a child in a LA Galaxy jersey customize soccer cleats with markers at a stadium suite activity station overlooking the pitch.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR22652.JPG?h=10d202d3) ](/sites/default/files/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR22652.JPG "A LA Galaxy player Jakob Glesnes and a child in a LA Galaxy jersey customize soccer cleats with markers at a stadium suite activity station overlooking the pitch.") [ ![A young participant in a LA Galaxy jersey uses a gold marker to decorate a soccer cleat at a craft station overlooking the stadium field.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR22811.JPG?h=10d202d3) ](/sites/default/files/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR22811.JPG "A young participant in a LA Galaxy jersey uses a gold marker to decorate a soccer cleat at a craft station overlooking the stadium field.") [ ![A LA Galaxy player Julian Aude and a young participant sit at a table covered with soccer cleats and colorful markers, decorating footwear during a community event overlooking the stadium field.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR22854.JPG?h=10d202d3) ](/sites/default/files/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR22854.JPG "A LA Galaxy player Julian Aude and a young participant sit at a table covered with soccer cleats and colorful markers, decorating footwear during a community event overlooking the stadium field.") [ ![A pair of white Adidas soccer cleats decorated with colorful drawings, stars, smiles, and inspirational messages are displayed on a table after a customization activity.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR23371.JPG?h=7881f276) ](/sites/default/files/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR23371.JPG "A pair of white Adidas soccer cleats decorated with colorful drawings, stars, smiles, and inspirational messages are displayed on a table after a customization activity.") [ ![LA Galaxy front office staff and youth participants and mascot Cozmo pose with decorated soccer cleats in front of blue, white, and gold balloon displays featuring gold ribbon symbols.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR23159.JPG?h=10d202d3) ](/sites/default/files/images/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR23159.JPG "LA Galaxy front office staff and youth participants and mascot Cozmo pose with decorated soccer cleats in front of blue, white, and gold balloon displays featuring gold ribbon symbols.") #### Videos [ ![KCC Boots created by youth participant ](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/inline-videos/posters/090226_LA_GALAXY_RMR23371.JPG?h=7881f276) ](https://3blcdn.com/2026-09/260902_KCC%20Boot%20Making%20Lab_16x9_V6%20%281%29%20%281%29.mp4 "KCC Boots created by youth participant ") [![AEG logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/AEG_LOGO.jpg)](/profiles/about-aeg) ### More from AEG ###### [AEG Volunteers Join KYCC To Revitalize Koreatown Through Neighborhood Beautification Initiative ](/news/aeg-volunteers-join-kycc-revitalize-koreatown-through-neighborhood-beautification-initiative) Aug 31, 2026 10:00 AM ET ###### [AEG and Goldenvoice Expand Career Pathways at Just Like Heaven and Head in the Clouds Festivals ](/news/aeg-and-goldenvoice-expand-career-pathways-just-heaven-and-head-clouds-festivals) Aug 21, 2026 10:00 AM ET ###### [LA Kings Girls Camp Expands Access, Representation and Development Opportunities for the Next Generation of Female Hockey Players ](/news/la-kings-girls-camp-expands-access-representation-and-development-opportunities-next) Aug 14, 2026 10:00 AM ET ###### [Leaders in Sport Recognition Highlights New Generation of Sports Industry Leadership ](/news/leaders-sport-recognition-highlights-new-generation-sports-industry-leadership) Aug 13, 2026 3:00 PM ET ###### [Erin Zinser Named to Sports Business Journal's Game Changers Class of 2026 ](/news/erin-zinser-named-sports-business-journals-game-changers-class-2026) Aug 6, 2026 10:00 AM ET ###### [Dignity Health Sports Park Partners With Girls Inc. 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