The Sanneh Foundation, a youth development organization, provides life skills programs for at-risk children using soccer as the catalyst to empower kids, improve lives and unite communities. We empower kids by providing leadership-skill development and mentoring, along with access to a safe and healthy environment to learn and play. We improve lives by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school programming, tutoring and college preparatory training. We unite communities by advancing diversity, promoting community service, and fighting racism through individual training and institutional change. History Tony Sanneh, a St. Paul native and recently retired professional soccer player, founded the Sanneh Foundation in 2003 with a goal of helping inner city kids. After 15 years playing professional soccer – including playing for the U.S. in the 2002 World Cup – Tony moved back to St. Paul in 2009 to dedicate himself full-time to work of the Sanneh Foundation. “I grew up with my communities constantly helping and supporting me. There was never any doubt in my mind that I would come back to Minnesota and offer that same support to others.” – Tony Sanneh In it’s sixth successful year, Gala4Goals is The Sanneh Foundation’s PREMIER fundraising event! Gala4Goals is an evening filled with entertainment and community. Guests are treated to a cocktail and appetizer reception, plated dinner, celebratory program and energetic after party. Celebrity auctioneer Karen Sorbo brings a lively twist to the unique items available in the live and super silent auctions. And as always, we incorporate the community we serve into the evening. We invite you to help us celebrate the success of The Sanneh Foundation’s innovative youth programming and its profound effect on the lives and futures of the children in the Twin Cities and around the world.