Lady Iron’s 5th annual ‘Kick it for Max’ fundraiser benefits GFPD [video]

Soccer team’s annual benefit game supports Peroxisomal Disorders research

Matthew Beigie, Tyler Chapman and Jeffery Woodard • May 25, 2022

The Lady Iron soccer team hosted the 5th annual “Kick it for Max” benefit during the program’s games against Naperville Central on Saturday, May 7.

Proceeds from the fundraiser were donated to the Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders in honor of Max Chapman, the nephew of head soccer coach Mr. Matt Chapman.

Max has PBD (also known as Zellweger Spectrum Disorder), a rare genetic disorder that impacts his vision, hearing and general physical development.

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About the Contributors

Matthew Beigie, Staff Writer

Matthew Beigie is a junior at Normal Community High School and is involved in the school orchestra. This is his first year working with the Inkspot, and he is a staff writer. On the weekends I enjoy hanging out with friends and playing basketball. I am interested in discovering different types of music. In my free time, I watch movies and listen to music.

Tyler Chapman, Senior Staff Reporter

Tyler Chapman is a senior at Normal Community High School and is a member of the soccer, cross country, and track & field teams. This is their second year working with the Inkspot as a senior staff reporter. My all-time dream is to wake up on top of a mountain and watch the sunrise. A slogan I like to live by is “can’t” is a state of mind. In my free time, I like to play disc golf with my dad.

Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter

Jeffery Woodard is a senior at Normal Community High School and is involved in track & field. This is his third year working with the Inkspot, and he is a senior staff reporter. On the weekends, I enjoy hanging out with friends and going to the gym. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies of all sorts. My favorite film is “Black Panther.”