Bulldog Soccer Teams Hosting 'Kick the Stigma' Event

Campaign to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention

Mar. 20, 2026 at 2:58pm

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The Hampton-Dumont-CAL soccer teams will host a 'Kick the Stigma' event in April to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. The event will be supported by t-shirt sales, with pickup available on April 10, and will take place on April 16 when the teams host Charles City for a varsity doubleheader.

Why it matters

Mental health awareness and suicide prevention are critical issues, especially among young athletes. This event provides an opportunity for the community to come together, show support, and destigmatize conversations around these important topics.

The details

The 'Kick the Stigma' campaign will involve t-shirt sales, with the shirts available for purchase online through March 24. Fans can pick up the shirts on April 10 before the event on April 16, when the Hampton-Dumont-CAL soccer teams will host Charles City for a varsity doubleheader.

  • The t-shirt sales will run through Tuesday, March 24.
  • Shirt pickup will be available on Friday, April 10.
  • The 'Kick the Stigma' event will take place on Thursday, April 16.

The players

Hampton-Dumont-CAL Soccer Teams

The high school soccer teams from Hampton-Dumont and CAL (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows) school districts that are hosting the 'Kick the Stigma' event.

Charles City

The opposing team that will be playing against Hampton-Dumont-CAL in the varsity doubleheader on April 16.

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What’s next

Fans can purchase the 'Kick the Stigma' t-shirts online through March 24 and pick them up on April 10 before the event on April 16.

The takeaway

This event demonstrates the soccer teams' commitment to raising awareness and destigmatizing conversations around mental health and suicide prevention, important issues that impact many young athletes and their communities.