Rochester teen honored for volunteer work during soccer match at Foxborough

Lucy Girourard of Rochester is recognized by the New England Revolution fans for her dedication to volunteer work during their game on Saturday. (Courtesy photo)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution soccer team honored a Rochester, N.H., teenager for her contributions to Make-A-Wish initiative during Saturday's game.

Lucy Girourard, 14, was recognized as the Hero of the Match at the team's home game against Atlanta United FC.

Girourard was recognized during a pregame ceremony for her dedication to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and her own children's ministry called the Birthday Treasure Chest. Girourard's dad is in the Army Guard Reserve. She had a sideline view of the Revs pregame warmups and enjoyed the game from the exclusive Putnam Club.

Girourard is a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the founder of a children's ministry called the Birthday Treasure Chest. She began her ministry at age 9 and since then, has helped more than 500 families.

The Birthday Treasure Chest is a place that struggling families can go and select gifts, puzzles, books and games of their choice at no cost to the family. Lucy has also organized and donated a U-Haul full of super-hero costumes and craft supplies to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

The Revs' Hero of the Match program honors a local first responder, member of the armed forces or individual making a difference in the community at each home game during the 2019 season.