PITTSBURGH – On Sunday at Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC hosted Peace on the Pitch, a fundraising event to support those who were affected by the tragic events that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue in late October.

Hundreds of people representing more than 60 local soccer clubs and organizations came out for the event, which featured 7-on-7 friendly soccer matches on the club’s home turf and both 50/50 and charitable basket raffles.

“Riverhounds SC and Highmark Stadium would like to thank all of our sponsors and participants for coming together today to make this fundraiser possible," said Kevin Johnston, General Manager of Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Highmark Stadium. "It is uplifting to see the Pittsburgh community come together and help others in a time of need."

The event raised over $20,000, which will be split between the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety.

“The events of Oct. 27 were tragic, and the support since that the city has shown to the Jewish community and the Pittsburgh Bureau Police has been really special,” Pittsburgh Police Lieutenant Chad O’Brien said. “This event the Riverhounds are hosting is another example of that. The Pittsburgh Bureau Police is very appreciative of the hard work the Riverhounds staff has done to support these two foundations.”