The Rockhurst women's soccer team is coming together with Park University at Julian Field on Park's flagship Parkville, Missouri, campus on Saturday (April 2) at 10 a.m. for a scrimmage with a greater cause. Both teams will be "Kicking for Ukraine" to raise money to support the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Both teams will take their stand on the pitch with a bigger picture in mind, playing in solidarity for the relief of the conflict in Ukraine. The two head coaches, Rockhurst's Greg Herdlick and Park's Ken Hefner, have teamed up to organize the event.

Players will be wearing the Ukrainian colors inspired by the country's flag — Rockhurst in blue and Park in yellow.

Donations are encouraged at the gate and will be sent to Lenexa, Kansas-based Heart to Heart International, an organization that seeks to improve health care access in the U.S. and around the world by ensuring quality care is provided equitably in medically under-resourced communities and in disaster situations.

Donations can also be made directly to Heart to Heart International at https://give.communityfunded.com/o/heart-to-heart-international/i/humanitarian-response.

All proceeds will go toward the most urgent Ukrainian needs as a priority, including the delivery of medicine, medical supplies and humanitarian aid. Some funds are also expected to go toward women's and youth soccer programs in Ukraine.