For 17 months, Frisco soccer dad Steve Damm has been fighting an inoperable brain tumor. He has endured, without complaint, a risky biopsy, radiation therapy, three kinds of chemotherapy, numerous hospitalizations and all kinds of ancillary infections and disabilities.

Steve’s positive attitude and can-do spirit have been buoyed by an amazing support group of family, friends and neighbors. (A sense of humor helps, too. For example, early in the diagnosis, Steve named his tumor the Damm Spot.)

The community that surrounds Steve, his wife, Tyra, and their two young children never hesitates to help – cooking and delivering meals, driving Steve to work and treatments, taking care of housework and lawn care, running errands, taking care of the kids. As the family’s medical and support costs grow, their supportive community is taking an even bigger step.

On Saturday, June 6, hundreds of soccer kids will converge on Fieldhouse USA in Frisco to Kick the Damm Spot! The kick-a-thon encourages kids to gather pledges for as many goals as they can kick in three minutes. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Steve Damm Fund and Frisco Family Services, a nonprofit social services organization. The day also includes a vendor fair, silent auction and gifts for each fundraiser and spectacular prizes for top fundraisers.

Sponsors of the event include Fieldhouse USA, Frisco Family Services, Strikz, and First National Bank, with more coming on board daily.

We invite you to learn more about Steve and the event in advance and to attend the family-friendly festivities on June 6.

What: Kick the Damm Spot 2009 to benefit Steve Damm and Frisco Family Services

When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009

Where: Fieldhouse USA, 6155 Sports Village Road, Frisco, Texas

Websites: www.kickthedammspot.com; www.checkonsteve.blogspot.com; www.fieldhouseusa.com