The following is a post from Tina on behalf of the Capos/DnTs for the Rose City Riveters and the Timbers Army.

We (Capos and DnT) love what we do. We love to make noise for our teams whether it's shouting into the woodwork, banging on a drum or playing horns. But we wouldn’t be able to do any of it without any of you. Our community is the backbone of who we are and what we are able to do. 

On an annual basis, we show our love and passion through this BYCAP event. Our goal is to help amplify those voices in our community that are most vulnerable. Those that have been stifled, and muted, or are barely whispers because of oppression, assault, or abuse. 

BYCAP funds raised will provide help to the voices of children and mothers in our neighborhoods, to aid them in becoming strong and confident, to provide them with the support they need to communicate their dreams, ideas, and opinions. I know I spend a lot of time yelling, but I also want to listen, to HEAR all of your voices and theirs, the chants and drumbeats of our community.

So - what is BYCAP?

As the season is wrapping up, many of our friends want to “buy us (Capos, DnT) a pint” to say thanks. Thanks for helping to hype the crowd, to keep us all on time, to provide eyes and assistance when there is an interloper or altercation, to represent good habits (drink water, use sunblock), and in general for each of us buying our own tickets to turn our backs to the pitch for the season, so the sound of the North End can roll across the pitch, resonate beyond the PP rooftop and through the neighborhood. All because we have passion for our teams on the pitch. 

While we all appreciate the random beverage, our livers can only take so much at once. We want to accept your appreciation and do something powerful with it. Thus BYCAP was born. 

*Buy Your Capo A Pint  [or other thank you goodie]

It has been noted that our livers cannot take so much thanks… so…  instead we have collection buckets out at our stage, nests and drums, and we ask you to donate that ‘pint’ (or soda, water, coffee) money to our fundraiser so we can help others find their voice the way we have. We get the “thank you” vibes and affection AND our community gets much needed help and support.

On the last regular season match for both the Thorns and the Timbers please take a few spare bucks, change, or whatever you would be willing to use to give us a ‘thank you’ and instead, put the funds in a BYCAP bucket, or donate online. Help us save our livers and make a big difference in the strength and volume of our community.

This year’s BYCAP proceeds will be going to two places: Camp Meadowood Springs (TA) and Raphael House (Riveters).

100% of proceeds raised (both in person and online) for BYCAP will be donated. 

Please help us surpass prior years fundraising by donating and signal boosting this event. 

>>>  GOAL: meet and surpass the BYCAP best year  <<<
>>>    $6240 -  the combined amount   <<<
>>>    TA and RCR 2019 BYCAP   <<<

A donation link will be available on the open access part of the 107ist.org website through November 8th. This will provide time for both Timbers Army & Rose City Riveters BYCAP matches, and some extra time in case of budgets and paydays, for those that may not be able to make it to the stadium, but want to say “Thanks for your passion” to the Capos/DnT.

Timbers BYCAP in the stands - October 6th vs Dallas
Thorns BYCAP in the stands - November 1st v. Angel City