non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

HEADstrong Announces New Fall Event, University City Classic on October 19th

By Lacrosse Playground | September 10, 2013 |
Philadelphia, PA - HEADstrong Foundation™ in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Men's Lacrosse Team is proud to announce plans for a NEW Fall collegiate event for 2013. The University City Classic™ will be held on Saturday October 19th at University of Pennsylvania's Penn Park located in Philadelphia, PA. Read More...

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 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...

6th Annual Nicholas Colleluori Classic Announced, The Definition of Brotherhood

By Lacrosse Playground | July 20, 2012 |
Holmes, PA - When the Colleluori family lost their son and brother Nicholas in 2006 to a battle with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma they did not know how they would carry on. While each family member reacted differently to the loss and it seemed as though the Colleluori family would never be whole again. Cheryl Colleluori, Nick’s mother once described the family as a “table missing a leg”. A family wallowing in a state of depression, transformed in wake of the devastating diagnosis, 14 month battle and eventual loss of Nicholas Colleluori. 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 Foundation 2nd Annual Lime Light Gala

By Lacrosse Playground | February 23, 2012 |
Holmes, PA- On Friday March 23, 2012 the HEADstrong Foundation will role out the lime green carpet for what has become one of the most special events in all of lacrosse. The 2nd Annual Lime Light Gala; an evening in remembrance of HEADstrong founder Nicholas E. Colleluori, honoring the patients, families, survivors and victims of blood cancer and benefitting Nick’s House, the Nicholas E. Colleluori Lymphoma Research Fund at the Abramson Cancer Center and the City of Hope. Read More...

Brine King Swizz Beat–2011 Relentless Hustle Edition

By Lacrosse Playground | February 9, 2011 |
New King Swizz Beat for 2011 Relentless Hustle Edition. Brine gives 15% of the sales back to the Headstrong Foundation. This is something Brine really wants to work hard on pushing.