nick Colleluori

HEADstrong Foundation Announces HEAD2head™ Patient Advocacy Program

By Lacrosse Playground | November 20, 2012 |
Holmes, PA - Over the past six years the HEADstrong Foundation has established themselves as an important resource for patients and families battling blood cancers. The organization has established a wide range of services inspired by their own personal experience and the journey of their Founder Nicholas "HEAD" Colleluori, who succumbed to non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2006. Understanding the importance of being a positive influence in a patient's life while assisting them navigate their journey through the disease is the focus of this non-profit organization. Read More...

HEADstrong Announces Recent Disbursements, The Impact Of Generosity

By Lacrosse Playground | November 16, 2012 |
Holmes, PA - Improving the quality of life for patients and families battling blood cancers is at the heart of the HEADstrong Foundation's mission. Helping to change the equation by providing assistance, guidance, resources and services to those dealing with Lymphoma, Leukemia and Myeloma is a commitment of the organization. The non-profit organization only in its 6th year of operation is turning heads with their commitment and grass roots approach to promoting awareness, generating funds and building personalized relationships in the game of lacrosse. Read More...

HEADstrong Announces New Girls Team, Baltimore Joins The Fight Against Blood Cancer

By Lacrosse Playground | November 2, 2012 |
Baltimore, MD – The HEADstrong Foundation is proud to introduce a newly formed competitive girls HEADstrong team playing out of Baltimore, Maryland. This is a huge step for the organization that is focusing strategic efforts on growing their mission in women's lacrosse. Baltimore has become the 8th city to formally launch a HEADstrong club team and the 2nd to include a girls component. Read More...

Michigan Lacrosse Embraces Sixth Nick Colleluori Classic

By Lacrosse Playground | October 11, 2012 |
FOLSOM, Pa. -- The University of Michigan men's lacrosse team was defeated 16-8 by the Marist Red Foxes and 19-10 by the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers on Saturday (Oct. 6) in the sixth annual Nick Colleluori Classic at Ridley High School. The classic, which benefits the HEADStrong Foundation to combat blood cancer, is held in memory of the late Nick Colleluori. With on-field results normally being of the utmost importance, the main aspect of the Colleluori Classic is the tournament's mission to benefit the HEADstrong Foundation. Each team involved in the classic is assigned a team captain who has battled cancer. Read More...

Assisting The HEADstrong Goal, 6th Annual Colleluori Classic Raises 180K

By Lacrosse Playground | October 9, 2012 |
Folsom, PA - Not even a brisk and dreary second day could damper the spirit and positive energy surrounding this weekend's 6th Annual Nicholas Colleluori Classic at Ridley High School in Folsom, Pennsylvania. A festival-like atmosphere set the tone for the largest event ever held by the organization gathering over 10,000 spectators to witness some of the most competitive collegiate lacrosse in the country. Read More...

Game Photos: 6th Annual Nick Colleluori HEADstrong Classic

By Lacrosse Playground | October 8, 2012 |
The HEADstrong Foundation held the 6th Annual Nicholas Colleluori Fall Men’s Lacrosse Classic on Saturday and Sunday at Ridley High School in Folsom, PA. The two-day event is dedicated to remembering the life and legacy of HEADstrong founder Nicholas Colleluori while promoting the importance of community, family and sportsmanship within the game. We have game photos from several games this past weekend. 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...

CJ Costabile Becomes 2013 Player Spokesman for HEADstrong Foundation

By Lacrosse Playground | June 8, 2012 |
Holmes, PA – Annually, the HEADstrong Foundation recognizes a collegiate lacrosse player taking their career to the professional level that demonstrates exemplary leadership and is committed to servicing the community and using their professional stature to promote the cause. Read More...

HEADstrong Foundation; Constructing A Village of Hope New Partnership with YMCA Supporting Patients of Nick’s House Announced

By Lacrosse Playground | May 16, 2012 |
Holmes, PA (May 2012) -- In an effort to further their commitment to providing assistance and quality of life services to patients and families of blood cancer, the HEADstrong Foundation has proudly announced a new partnership with the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County. This new partnership will provide guests of Nick’s House with complimentary services at the Y. Read More...

HEADstrong Introduces Newest Awareness Product, Relentless Sweatband Watch

By Lacrosse Playground | April 6, 2012 |
Holmes, PA – Join Lacrosse Playground this season and support the HEADstrong Foundation and their relentless pursuit of defeating blood cancer by purchasing their newest awareness product; the Relentless Sweatband Watch. Lacrosse Playground has gained an exclusive look at HEADstrong’s newest item, soon to be available online. Read More...