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Cincinnati Women’s Lacrosse Raises $2,000 for One Love Foundation

By Lacrosse Playground | November 20, 2012 |
The Cincinnati Queens women's post-collegiate lacrosse team proudly raised $2,000 for the One Love Foundation over the weekend at their One Love Playday in memory of Yeardley Love. The second annual event featured games between the Cincinnati Queens, CapCity Lacrosse, Xavier University and the University of Kentucky. In addition to admission, the event raised funds through generous raffle and silent auction items, as well as One Love apparel. Read More...
Will Barrow Flag Football Tournament

Will Barrow Flag Football Tournament

By Lacrosse Playground | October 23, 2012 |
The 4th Annual Will Barrow Flag Football Tournament is Saturday, November 3, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Charlottesville, Va. The event raises a significant amount of money for the UVA Help Line. The UVA Help Line is a student-operated organization that strives to lend an ear to students with any sort of issue they wish to discuss. Read More...
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Plattsburgh State Men’s Lacrosse Raises Over $8,000 at Annual St. Baldrick’s Event

By Lacrosse Playground | October 17, 2012 |
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The Plattsburgh State men’s lacrosse team hosted its fourth annual “Cardinals Clip Cancer” event on Friday, Oct. 12, raising over $8,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Read More...

4th Annual Women’s Nick Colleluori Classic Raises 35K

By Lacrosse Playground | October 15, 2012 |
Hempstead, NY - On Sunday, September 30, 2012 over 11 collegiate women's lacrosse teams from Long Island, NY and the surrounding areas gathered to remember former Hofstra athlete and HEADstrong Founder Nicholas Colleluori by taking part in the 4th Annual Women's Nick Colleluori Classic at Hofstra University. This annual collegiate fall women's lacrosse tournament is the sister fundraising event to the HEADstrong Foundation's Men's Nicholas Colleluori Classic held annually at Colleluori's beloved Ridley High School in Folsom, PA. Read More...

HEADstrong’s 4th Annual Women’s Nicholas Colleluori Classic, Game Schedule

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
Hempstead, NY - This Sunday, September 30, 2012 over 11 collegiate women’s lacrosse programs will descend upon Hofstra University’s James M. Shuart Stadium to be part of the 4th Annual Women’s Nicholas Colleluori Classic. This special fundraising event has seen over $100,000 for the HEADstrong Foundation since its inception in 2008 and now under the direction of Hofstra Women's Coach Shannon Smith, plans to expand the event are already underway for the 2013 fall season. Read More...
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4th Annual Care for the Cure Lacrosse Tournament

By Lacrosse Playground | September 25, 2012 |
On August 15, 2008 Caroline (Care) Cranston, at 24 years old, was diagnosed with leukemia. In high school, Care played lacrosse for West Chester Henderson and continued her lacrosse career at Duquesne University. Our mission is to bring the lacrosse community together and to raise awareness and funds for this terrible disease. Read More...
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Chesapeake Bayhawks Lacrosse Helmet Auction

By Lacrosse Playground | September 7, 2012 |
The Chesapeake Bayhawks are currently hosting a live auction through their eBay store. The auction features a number of specially Chromed Cascade Lacrosse helmets with Pink facemasks and autographs to boot. Nine helmets are available and feature big name players' John Hancock, as well as a helmet signed by the entire 2012 Major League Lacrosse championship team. Read More...
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Salt Shakerz Release Custom Warrior Riot Gloves to the Public

By Lacrosse Playground | September 4, 2012 |
In early 2012, the Salt Shakerz and Warrior teamed up to create a custom pair of Warrior Riot gloves that were exclusive to the team. However, after strong interest from fans in the broader lacrosse community, the Shakerz will be offering the gloves to the public for a limited period of time. Read More...
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Next One Up Foundation Epitomizes Growing the Game of Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2012 |
The Mission of Next One Up Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, is to enrich the lives of Baltimore City student-athletes by supporting their academic, athletic, and social development through the Lacrosse Leadership Program. One of the core elements of Next One Up Foundation’s mission is to inspire youth to achieve academic success and improved physical and mental health. Read More...
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Greg Gurenlian’s Face-Off Challenge

By Lacrosse Playground | August 22, 2012 |
Long Island Lizards' Greg Gurenlian is donating salary earned during the Major League Lacrosse playoffs to Tim Goettelmann's organization, Monster's Kids. Monster's Kids helps children in need. In addition to Gurenlian donating his money earned, people are encouraged to pledge an amount of money for every face-off he wins. Gurenlian and the 'Zards play Saturday at 1:00pm against the Denver Outlaws. Read More...
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SCOUT by Bungalow Introduces Collection to Support HEADstrong

By Lacrosse Playground | August 2, 2012 |
WASHINGTON DC, AUGUST 2, 2012 - The HEADstrong Foundation is proud to announce SCOUT by Bungalow as their newest partner in the fight against blood cancer. In conjunction with National Blood Cancer Awareness Month, SCOUT by Bungalow will release a collection of fashionable lacrosse inspired bags in September with proceeds benefitting the HEADstrong Foundation. The line, targeting women’s lacrosse players of all ages, will help broaden HEADstrong’s fundraising and awareness efforts to all facets of the lacrosse community. Read More...
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We Believe Foundation Gear for this Weekend

By Lacrosse Playground | August 2, 2012 |
The 5th Annual We Believe Lacrosse Classic is almost here. And, here is the much anticipated gear that will be worn by players this Saturday, August 4th, at Archbishop Spalding High School in Maryland. Please come out to support the athletes playing in honor of their own personal cancer warriors and join in helping teens and young adults beat cancer! Read More...