Chevrolet announced it is hosting 11 children from around the world – including Jasmine Padilla, age 11, of Chicago – in Manchester, England this week to serve as mascots for Manchester United’s Premier League season-opener on Saturday at Old Trafford.

Padilla – along with children ages 10-13 from Brazil, China, South Africa and South Korea, among other countries – were selected to be part of Chevrolet’s “What Do You #PlayFor?” campaign to bring football fans closer to their beloved sport and spread the power of play around the world. In addition to serving as mascots, Padilla and ten other children will attend Manchester United’s famed Soccer School, meet club players and legends, receive a tour of the Club’s iconic Old Trafford stadium, and more.

The children were selected to serve as mascots due in part to their love of the game, determination to overcome a variety of challenges, and use play to realize anything is possible. The opportunity to be a mascot is part of Chevrolet’s “What Do You #PlayFor?” campaign to bring football fans closer to the sport and spread the power of play around the world. Each child’s story is featured at www.ChevroletFC.com.