“I was blindsided by a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on August 31, 2020. It was in early June of 2020 that I woke with a sore throat and decided to just take over-the-counter medicine to try to ease it. I was a Community Engagement Manager and it required extensive daily communication, so I … Read more
For Chloe Pierini, lacrosse is more than just a sport. The senior from Winter Park, Florida turned to the lacrosse community for support after her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, especially after seeing her uncle lose his fight with brain cancer while she was growing up. As she Attacks Cancer this season, Chloe recognizes … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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