6th Annual MNCC

6th Annual MNCC

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The Definition of Brotherhood; 6th Annual Nicholas Colleluori Classic Announced

Holmes, PA – When the Colleluori family lost their son and brother Nicholas in 2006 to a battle with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma they did not know how they would carry on. While each family member reacted differently to the loss and it seemed as though the Colleluori family would never be whole again. Cheryl Colleluori, Nick’s mother once described the family as a “table missing a leg”. A family wallowing in a state of depression, transformed in wake of the devastating diagnosis, 14 month battle and eventual loss of Nicholas Colleluori.

Lime Light Gala

Lime Light Gala

Save the Date: Lime Light Gala Friday, March 15, 2013 Hyatt Regency For the past 3 years, over 450 people gather to celebrate the life of our Founder, Nicholas “HEAD” Colleluori. A truly magical evening with cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit our work throuogh advocating, educating and supporting those affected by  … Read more

27 Hour Lax-A-Thon: Gary Bitz Jr.

27 Hour Lax-A-Thon: Gary Bitz Jr.

Winter Garden, FL- Three years ago Gary Bitz Jr., a young lacrosse player from Winter Garden, FL attended NCAA Championship Weekend in Baltimore, Maryland with his father. While visiting the fan fest at the Inner Harbor, Gary had the chance to learn about the HEADstrong Foundation and meet the Colleluori family. And while other kids his age were focused on checking out the latest gear and promotional items in the fan fest, Gary Bitz Jr. inspired by what he had just learned about the HEADstrong Foundation began brainstorming an event idea with the purpose of generating funds to support the organization.

Kameron Andrews Runs For Team HEADstart

Kameron Andrews Runs For Team HEADstart

HEADstrong Supporter’s,

I am running the Beach to Beacon in August here in Maine. Please support me as I try to raise money for HEADstrong Foundation. Click Here to find my fundraising page and please support me in my efforts!

HEADstrong New Online Store

HEADstrong New Online Store

Holmes, PA – Since the creation of their signature lime green Laces for Lymphoma the HEADstrong Foundation embraced the idea that product was a great way to build awareness for the disease that claimed the life of founder Nicholas Colleluori. Over six years ago what began with one awareness item has evolved into a brand of hope offering over 50 items now available with proceeds benefitting the HEADstrong Foundation. The HEADstrong Foundation is proud to announce the launch of their newly developed online store, www.shopheadstrong.com. Supporters of the HEADstrong Foundation will find all of their newest products ranging from shorts to their signature chin strap and customers now have the capability to create their own HEADstrong account, along with creating their own product wish list

HEADstrong Gold: Champs

HEADstrong Gold: Champs

HEADstrong Gold 2014 of the HEADstrong Lacrosse Club won the Junior AA Title at the 2012 TriState National Tournament held at Mercer County Park in Princeton Junction, NJ this past weekend. HEADstrong Gold 2014 went 5-0 in Sunday’s playoff run.

Team HEADstrong Utah

Team HEADstrong Utah

Salt Lake City, UT – The HEADstrong Foundation is proud to announce the addition of a newly assembled Team HEADstrong playing out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Team HEADstrong Utah has become the 12th team to assemble over the past three years under the HEADstrong Team model, helping spread the positive message and mission of the HEADstrong Foundation across the country.

Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park

Official HEADstrong Awareness Night with the Philadelphia Phillies Tailgate The HEADstrong Foundation will host an inaugural tailgate in conjunction with their Blood Cancer Awareness Night on Wednesday September 26, 2012, in partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Washington Nationals and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM.  … Read more

HEADstrong Foundation: Research

HEADstrong Foundation: Research

Holmes, PA – At the heart of the HEADstrong mission is generating funds to support research focused on finding a cure for blood cancers. The HEADstrong Foundation is committed to exploring and investing in targeted therapies, treating the patient’s own immune system with minimal side effects. This week, the HEADstrong Foundation proudly presented the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania with a donation of $50,000 supporting the Nicholas E. Colleluori Lymphoma Research Fund and the efforts of Dr. Stephen J. Schuster.

HEADstrong Supports LLS & COH

HEADstrong Supports LLS & COH

Holmes, PA – The week that Nicholas Colleluori learned that he had non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of Eastern Pennsylvania was hosting their annual Light the Night Walk at Penn’s Landing in the city of Philadelphia. Having been diagnosed earlier that week, Nicholas was inspired to become apart of this event.