Elmira Helps Raise Funds for Cancer Victims Through Lax Stache Madness
Elmira's Donation Page
ELMIRA, N.Y. -- For the third year in a row, the Elmira College men's lacrosse team has partnered with the HEADstrong Foundation and is raising funds to support cancer victims through the organization's annual Lax Stache Madness campaign.
HEADstrong was established by former Hofstra University men's lacrosse player Nicholas Colleluori, who was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma following his freshman season. His goal was to raise awareness and funds to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families by providing essential services. Although Colleluori passed in 2006, his vision has grown into a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has raised over $10 million and has assisted over 14,000 patients since 2007.
Lax Stache Madness was conceptualized by University of Virginia men's lacrosse player Ken Clausen as a way to pay tribute to Colleluori. Last year alone, student-athletes from across the nation raised a record-breaking $200,788 through Lax Stache Madness, and HEADstrong has set its goal for this fall at $200,000 to match the 200,000 families that will be devastated by a cancer diagnosis over the duration of the campaign. To support the cause, the charity challenges teams to toss their razors aside and grow their furriest Fu Manchus to help raise awareness while collecting donations. Prizes are awarded to teams and individuals who meet fundraising goals.
Over the past two years, the Soaring Eagles have raised $6,137 through Lax Stache Madness, in addition to participating in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA)/HEADstrong Cancer Awareness Month initiative by wearing special socks and shoelaces trimmed in the organization's signature lime green color.
The Soaring Eagles will be collecting donations until Tuesday, November 28. To make a donation, visit the
EC men's lacrosse team's Lax Stache Madness page.
For more information on the HEADstrong Foundation, please visit
www.HEADstrong.org.