Why Attack Cancer With Mike Savage

Why Attack Cancer With Mike Savage

By Maggie Maier Since he was young, Mike Savage has taken on the role of a servant leader in his community. The sophomore from Plaistow, New Hampshire was just four years old when his father, Stephen, was diagnosed with kidney cancer and seven years old when he passed away. As the Savages faced the cancer  … Read more

Why Attack Cancer With Gracie Lint

Why Attack Cancer With Gracie Lint

By Maggie Maier When the opportunity arose to participate in Attack Cancer, there was no hesitation from Gracie Lint. The junior goalie from Northern Virginia understands the struggles families face surrounding cancer diagnoses, as the disease has affected many of her loved ones.  “I feel like it’s pretty challenging for someone my age to be  … Read more

HEADstrong Foundation Announces Hiring Of Ken Clausen As National Director of Attack Cancer

HEADstrong Foundation Announces Hiring Of Ken Clausen As National Director of Attack Cancer

PHILADELPHIA (March 1, 2023) – The HEADstrong Foundation announced today that Ken Clausen has been hired as the National Director of Attack Cancer. In that role, Clausen will oversee the Attack Cancer fundraising campaign as a member of the community engagement department as well as Team Attack Cancer, HEADstrong’s set of experiential teams that participate  … Read more

Why Attack Cancer With Jack Ponzio

Why Attack Cancer With Jack Ponzio

Written by Maggie Maier   Years before Jack Ponzio joined Attack Cancer and pledged his season to families fighting cancer, he was impacted by this battle firsthand. When his brother, Tyler, was suddenly diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in December of 2011, Jack and his family persevered through this difficult time with the help of the  … Read more

HEADstrong Foundation Partners With Good Day For A Run

HEADstrong Foundation Partners With Good Day For A Run

PHILADELPHIA (January 3, 2023) – The HEADstrong Foundation announced today that it has partnered with Good Day For A Run, based in Mullica Hill, NJ. HEADstrong will become an official charity partner for many of Good Day for a Run’s events and Good Day for a Run will serve as the official timing partner at  … Read more

Ten NFL Stars, One Broadcaster To Represent The HEADstrong Foundation Through NFL’s My Cause My Cleats Initiative

Ten NFL Stars, One Broadcaster To Represent The HEADstrong Foundation Through NFL’s My Cause My Cleats Initiative

PHILADELPHIA — Starting on Sunday, for the second consecutive season, numerous NFL stars will take the field representing the HEADstrong Foundation through the My Cause My Cleats initiative.  Building off of the success of having five players represent the Foundation last year, 10 players will showcase their support for HEADstrong and its mission this season.  … Read more

Nick’s House Spotlight – Trista Myers

Nick’s House Spotlight – Trista Myers

At first, Trista Myers thought that her back pain at the beginning of the year was sciatic nerve pain as she had suffered through that previously while pregnant with each of her three sons. However, it got progressively worse, to the point where she was up in the middle of the night crying in pain  … Read more

HEADstrong Foundation To Host Expanded Alumni Challenge On Black Friday

HEADstrong Foundation To Host Expanded Alumni Challenge On Black Friday

PHILADELPHIA — On Black Friday, six of the most historic and successful high school lacrosse programs in Southeastern Pennsylvania will assemble their alumni to honor the past, celebrate their love of the game and support families affected by cancer.    On November 25th starting at 11 a.m., Penncrest will take on Strath Haven, then at  … Read more

HEADstrong’s Annual Donate A Turkey Dinner Is Back

HEADstrong’s Annual Donate A Turkey Dinner Is Back

Holmes, Penn. (November 2, 2022) –  This Thanksgiving will mark the 15th consecutive year that the HEADstrong Foundation will coordinate a traditional holiday meal for patients and their families, along with the staff at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania.   Bringing the family spirit of Thanksgiving to those receiving inpatient care during  … Read more

HEADstrong Foundation Opens Application Period For Spring Community Engagement Internship  

HEADstrong Foundation Opens Application Period For Spring Community Engagement Internship  

DURATION: Spring 2023 Semester (January – May): 10-12 hours per week – flexible; evenings/weekends when necessary.  Interested Candidates should send resume to [email protected]. LOCATION: Ridley and/or Swarthmore Offices in Delaware County, PA – there will be limited travel required but it will be reimbursed by the foundation. Interns will gain an understanding of best practices  … Read more