McDonald’s, the official sponsor and official restaurant of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, is giving a lucky child from Clearfield the chance of a lifetime with a trip for two to the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer matches in South Africa.
Eight-year-old Brynn Nickle’s mother, Stasia Nickle entered McDonald’s Player Escort Program Sweepstakes on her daughter’s behalf earlier this spring and is one of only two U.S. winners.
The McDonald’s Player Escort program began in 2002 and provides children from around the world the opportunity to attend the FIFA World Cup South Africa and walk hand-in-hand onto the field with their soccer heroes.
Through this exclusive sponsorship program, 1,408 children, ages 6-10, will experience the 2010 FIFA World Cup first-hand, cultivate new friendships and explore the culture of South Africa with children from around the world. Nickle will escort a U.S. men’s national team player onto the field prior to the highly anticipated USA vs. England match on Saturday, June 12.
“I still can’t believe I will be heading more than 8,000 miles away to another continent!” said Nickle. “This is so cool and I can’t wait to meet some of the players and other kids from around the world in South Africa.”
After winning the McDonald’s sweepstakes on U.S. Soccer’s official website, Brynn and mother will be departing for South Africa the second week in June for a five- day action-packed experience.
In addition to escorting a U.S. men’s national team player onto the field prior to their match, she’ll have the ability to participate in local cultural tours and activities and meet other McDonald’s winners from 47 countries.
“On behalf of McDonald’s, we are delighted that Brynn will be representing central Iowa and McDonald’s in South Africa at the 2010 FIFA World Cup ,” said Creston and Osceola, IA McDonald’s owner/operator Mike Kouri. “We wish her a great trip and rewarding experience she can share and remember for years to come.”