Heart of a Champion: DKCU Welcomes Special Kid Captain from Hinckley Big Rock Elementary

Marshall Morong isn't just returning to school after a heart transplant—he's stepping onto the pitch as our honorary Kid Captain this Wednesday! This brave young fighter from Hinckley Big Rock Elementary embodies everything we value at DKCU: heart, determination, and an unbeatable community spirit.

Marshall Morong, young heart transplant survivor from Hinckley Big Rock Elementary, wearing his special DKCU Kid Captain jersey

When: This Wednesday

Where: NIU Soccer Complex

What: Marshall will lead our team out onto the field, and participate in the coin toss

Come early to give Marshall the hero's welcome he deserves! This remarkable young man has shown more courage in his journey than most of us face in a lifetime. Let's pack the stands and show him what the DKCU family is all about.

Stories like Marshall's remind us why community matters so much to DKCU. We're more than just a soccer club—we're neighbors supporting neighbors through every challenge and victory.

Can't make it Wednesday? Follow Marshall's big moment on our social channels, and mark your calendar for our next home match. There's always room for more members in our DeKalb County United family!