Jackson, MS – The Millsaps men's and women's soccer programs traveled to Memphis, Tennessee last weekend for much more than just another game.

The Majors soccer teams helped coordinate and deliver donated art supplies to the patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Saturday.  The efforts of both men's and women's teams helped bring in 'art carts', which had an immediate and positive impact for the kids.  This weekend's trip to St. Jude not only provided education and perspective for the Majors, but also offered a great opportunity to help those in need.

"I thought the guys did a great job getting motivated and acquiring art supplies for the kids," Head Men's Soccer Coach Steve Voltz said.  "We're happy to provide an immediate impact for the kids to use and enjoy the art supplies right away."

The Millsaps soccer teams collected crayons, coloring books and various other art supplies as part of their efforts to give back to the Children's Hospital.  The Majors were able to help coordinate donations for an outstanding cause and visit the largest medical center that understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

"The tour of St. Jude was very educational, but also very humbling," Coach Voltz said.  "Certainly what our athletes achieved this weekend was greater than any success we've had on the field this year or in the past."

In addition to leading the way in childhood cancer treatment and research, St. Jude works completely through donations to provide treatment for families at no cost.  Specifically, 75 percent of the budgeted costs of St. Jude are covered by public contributions.

"In the name of St. Jude and our players I'd encourage anybody to find a way to donate to such a worthy cause," Coach Voltz said.  "There are young people that wish they could compete on the athletic field right now and maybe will be able to again thanks to the great work of the nurses and doctors at St. Jude."

The weekend trip to St. Jude offered a great opportunity for the Millsaps soccer programs to give back to a great cause.  Overall, it was a successful weekend as the Majors donated a great deal of art supplies for those in need.

"We're very grateful for St. Jude hosting us and educating us on the great work and care they provide for the kids," Coach Voltz said.  "It was a great trip to see what goes on behind the scenes and it encourages us to do more to help others in the community."