Lexington, KY – In the wake of recent devastating hurricanes, Lexington Sporting Club is teaming up with the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) to host a community donation drive to aid hurricane victims. The donation drop-off will take place at the Central Bank Youth Pavilion located at 250 Doe Run Trail, Lexington, KY.
The donation drive will be held on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10, from 4 PM to 8 PM. Community members are encouraged to bring essential supplies to help those affected by the natural disaster. Donations will be collected by volunteers and sent to impacted areas through ARH’s coordinated relief efforts.
Requested Donation Items Include:
• Gallon jugs of water
• Ready-to-eat canned food
• Instant coffee
• Baby formula, diapers, and baby care items (e.g., wipes, lotions, diaper rash creams)
• Paper plates, plastic cups, and utensils
• Cleaning supplies (bleach, disinfectant, mops, brooms, scrub brushes, gloves)
• Heavy-duty garbage bags
• Mini camping stoves and small 20 lb propane tanks
• Charcoal, lighter fluid, and grill lighters
• Gas cans and utility knives
• Plastic totes and storage bins
• Paper towels and toilet paper
• Flashlights and batteries
• Personal hygiene products (shampoo, body wash, hand soap, deodorant)
• Insulin (in-date only)
• Basic medical supplies (e.g., Tylenol, ibuprofen, Band-Aids, antibiotic cream)
Please note: Clothing donations are not being accepted at this time.
In addition to physical donations, those who prefer to contribute monetarily can scan the QR code on the event flyer or visit ARH.org/Hurricane-Relief to make a direct donation to the ARH Hurricane Relief Fund.
Lexington Sporting Club and ARH encourage the community to come together and support this crucial effort to provide relief to those in need. Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a significant difference in helping victims rebuild their lives.
For more information, please contact Lexington Sporting Club’s community engagement team at efields@lexsporting.com or visit ARH.org/Hurricane-Relief.
For more information about Lexington Sporting Club and its upcoming initiatives, please visit www.lexsporting.com
About Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in USL League One (U.S. Soccer third division men’s professional soccer), and in USL Super League (U.S. Soccer first division women’s professional soccer launching in August 2024). The two professional teams are the pinnacle of the soccer ecosystem in Lexington that features more than 1,000 players within its youth and academy systems. Lexington SC in the process of building the club’s formal stadium, performance center and training fields.