Pride Hosts 2nd Women's Colleluori Classic
from press release
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - The Hofstra Women's Lacrosse program
will host the second annual Nick Colleluori Women's Lacrosse
Classic on Saturday, September 25 at James M. Shuart Stadium in
Hempstead, New York.
The tournament was the first of its kind on the women's side to
help raise funds and awareness for the HEADstrong Foundation and
blood cancer research.
"We are once again honored and proud to serve as hosts of the Nick
Colleluori Women's Lacrosse Classic," commented Hofstra University
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Abby Morgan. "Last year's event raised
$32,000 to support the HEADstrong Foundation and we hope to have as
much, if not more, of an impact this year as well."
Participating in the tournament will be 15 teams: Hofstra, Adelphi,
CW Post, Bentley, Iona, La Salle, Long Island University,
Stonehill, Temple, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Vermont and a pair of post-collegiate teams (New York Athletic Club
and Long Island Squids). Each squad will play four games and the
schedule of the contests will be announced at a later date. Each
team will be provided with lime green laces to be worn during the
tournament to show their support.
In addition to a great day of lacrosse, there will also be a
variety of items associated with the HEADstrong Foundation for
sale, including the lime green laces. All funds raised during the
tournament will go directly to the HEADstrong Foundation.
Nick Colleluori was a member of the Pride Lacrosse team from 2004
to 2006 and graduated from Ridley High School (PA) in 2004. Nick
may have lost his battle with blood cancer on November 28, 2006 but
his vision has just begun.
The HEADstrong Foundation is dedicated to Nick's life. He drew the
logo as he was waiting to go into the operating room for a
procedure. Because lacrosse was his passion and he can no longer
carry the ball, his family and friends will carry the ball for him.
Please join the HEADstrong Foundation's effort to bring Nick's
vision to reality to promote cancer awareness, support research and
help eliminate this disease.
The HEADstrong Foundation's mission is to generate funds for cancer
research, distribute grants and assistance to survivors of blood
cancer, provide financial assistance to families that are
experiencing the hardships of having a sick family member, and
provide scholarships and grants for students with ambitions of
entering the medical field.
To learn more about the HEADstrong Foundation, please visit their
website at: www.HEADstrongfoundation.org.
