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Representatives of the New York Red Bulls and the New York City Police Department will travel to Peru as part of the "Soccer for Children — Breaking Borders" program.

A delegation from both groups will provide 150 soccer balls and clothing and hold soccer clinics for more than 1,500 economically disadvantaged children in the South American country's capital city of Lima.

Red Bulls Senior Director of Communications and Hispanic Affairs Ernesto Motta, who will be among those traveling, said: "I am very excited about this project which began some time ago together with other leaders of football in the city of New York. This program has had great success in the past as we have travelled to countries like Ecuador and Colombia, which we visited last year. Our goal is to visit countries in South and Central America, conduct soccer clinics for needy children and hope that our modest donation may bring a positive message and is something very positive in their lives."

This trip will take place from May 18 through May 26, visiting the Peruvian capital of Lima and its surroundings. The delegation will have the opportunity to visit schools and orphanages in poor to implement the grants.

This event also has the support of the Embassy of the United States of America in Lima, Peru, which has designated the locations most in need.

— ANGELA DAIDONE, NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM