By: Jennifer Hoffman Alexis Leighton was introduced to the HEADstrong Foundation in the most upfront way possible: her Villanova Lacrosse teammate Kathleen O’Connor was diagnosed with cancer. As most teams do, the women’s lacrosse team rallied behind their teammate and provided a support system like no other. Throughout her battle with cancer, Kathleen developed a … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2020 Contact: Jennifer Hoffman Phone: 610-461-5987 ext 303 Email: [email protected] DELCO LIVE Announces HEADspin Wheel Of Chance Fundraiser Supporting HEADstrong Delco Day will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year Delco Day will be a Virtual event, and the HEADstrong Foundation and … Read more
By: Jennifer Hoffman Throughout the week of May 11th, students from the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District and surrounding areas came together in support of cancer patients facing the highest risk of complications due to COVID-19 by participating in the Be A Hero 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The 1 mile fun run/walk raised $1,549.08 for the HEADstrong … Read more
By: Jen Hoffman The #GreatCall2020 Virtual 5k is set for May 23, 2020 and will feature the nation’s lacrosse officials participating in a run to benefit the HEADstrong Foundation, and the mission of improving lives affected by cancer. For cancer survivor, coach, and referee Jerry Hudgins, the campaign is the perfect synchronization of two communities … Read more
On Friday May 15th 2020, HEADstrong celebrated International Day of Families by executing the #Family1st Campaign. During these unprecedented times family is of the utmost importance, and serves as our anchor in stormy weather. The #Family1st Campaign was a way for families across the country to pause, and relish a brief moment focused entirely on … Read more
A cancer diagnosis changes lives forever. Not only does it affect the individual diagnosed, it directly affects their family in several different ways also, including a heavy financial burden. Although there have been many advances in treatments resulting in an increase in the number of survivors, many of these survivors (about a third) have reported … Read more
By: Jennifer Hoffman Chase Stewart is bringing her years of expertise in the sports training world to Team HEADstrong. Stewart is volunteering as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the team and although COVID-19 has halted most large runs in the area, that doesn’t mean your training has to be put on pause too. What … Read more
By: Pat Colleluori While enduring a 45-day inpatient stay at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to undergo an autologous stem cell transplant, HEADstrong founder Nicholas “HEAD” Colleluori began to strategize and develop an awareness item to unite athletes in the fight against cancer. Colleluori sought inspiration from a pair of shoes that sat … Read more
By: Pat Colleluori Most people have a lucky number or one that they hold close to their hearts. Sometimes it’s an important date, maybe a birth year or even someone they admired. For many athletes, there is a correlation between their jersey number and someone that has been a source of inspiration throughout their climb. … Read more
Written By: Pat Colleluori, HEADstrong Foundation, CDO & Nick’s Brother Over the past 8 weeks, families have been tested in ways they never thought imaginable. Amidst the pandemic, we’ve been forced to learn new ways of navigating obstacles pertaining to every aspect of our daily lives. Technology has proven to be a lifeline, helping us … Read more
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