(PHILADELPHIA) – It’s time to celebrate Lacrosse Mustache Madness history! From October 19 through November 28, 3,573 college lacrosse players representing 132 teams made a major statement by growing their mustaches, raising money and participating in Lacrosse Mustache Madness. The annual facial hair fundraising campaign, now in its 13th year, raised a record $611,781.99 this … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — Starting tonight, five NFL stars will take the field representing the HEADstrong Foundation through the My Cause My Cleats initiative. Tonight at 8:20 p.m., Randy Gregory of the Dallas Cowboys will represent HEADstrong while across the field, Tony Jones, Jr. of the New Orleans Saints will do the same thing. On Sunday, Joe … Read more
By Joseph Santoliquito The existence of a long-distance runner is one of solitude. It’s them, running. Only them. No one can run the race for them. No one can circumvent their pounding, throbbing feet, or the aches in their knees, or the lower back tightness, or the battle waged with doubt in their head. And … Read more
Holmes, Penn. (November 1, 2021) – This Thanksgiving will mark the 14th 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
By Joseph Santoliquito It’s just around the corner from where they live temporarily now. He can’t forget it. Ed Sminkey won’t forget it. Although it’s been over 60 years, it’s still fresh in his mind. The attractive girl in the lavender shirtwaist dress. Ed and Rosalie had been dating for some time, but that night, … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — On Black Friday, four 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 26th at 1 p.m., Springfield High School will host Ridley and across town at … Read more
Kind. Thoughtful. Genuine. Loving. Unique. Those are all hallmarks of an incredibly special person, and that was exactly who Kendra Muscella was. Diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer on March 20, 2019 following a colonoscopy, Kendra underwent radiation until the end of April and received multiple rounds of chemotherapy through October 2019. She was scheduled for … Read more
Philadelphia, Penn., September 8, 2021 – The HEADstrong Foundation is pleased to announce that the Fall Event Series will return for a 14th year with five iterations of the Nick Colleluori Classic in October. To kick everything off, the Event Series will return to where it all began with two Nick Colleluori Classics at Hofstra … Read more
To his peers Alexander Mallet is a three year old boy filled with energy a passion for being outside, loving nature and playing with other kids. However, Alex is one of the 175,000 children diagnosed with cancer each year worldwide. Shortly, after Alex’s third birthday he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. During a camping … Read more
HEADstrong Foundation Opens Application Period For Fall Communications Internship DURATION: Fall 2021 Semester (September to December): Part-Time Paid 12 hours per week – may require evenings/weekends. LOCATION: Holmes and/or Swarthmore Offices in Delaware County, PA – there will be limited travel required but it will be reimbursed. . Interested Candidates should send resume to [email protected]. JOB … Read more
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