Lacrosse Dedicating Saturday to "Cause Day"

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Lacrosse Dedicating Saturday to "Cause Day"

3.28.19 | Women's Lacrosse

Temple lacrosse is having a "Cause Day" for the third year in a row when the Owls host #17 Florida on Saturday, March 30. Each team member chose a cause and organization to support that's meaningful to them.

Gabby Acker
Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation

Edward Taylor Coombs was an alumni from my high school, Hatboro-Horsham and went onto playing Lacrosse at Marist College. However, in August of 2011, after only completing one academic year at Marist, Edward died in a fatal car accident. The Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation was created to continue Edward's legacy of academic and athletic talents by providing financial assistance to outstanding student scholar/athletes so they can pursue their goals and reach their full potential. In addition, this foundation works with high school students around the issues of responsible decision making through seminars and forums.
http://etcfoundation34.org/

Wynston Archer
American Cancer Society

My Mom had parotid gland cancer when she was younger and this organization's funds go to research about salivary glands that can be cancerous.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/salivary-gland-cancer/about/what-is-salivary-gland-cancer.html

Quinn Benintende
National Multiple Sclerosis Society

My family has been affected by MS, a rampant and terrible disease, and the NMSS brings awareness and hope in finding a cure.
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/

Jackie Cerchio
Active Minds

Mental health is something that so many people deal with whether you can see it or not. Active Minds is helping to create the conversation about it and end the stigma surrounding mental health, as well as offer resources for students at campuses around the country.
https://www.activeminds.org

Valerie Cradler
National Multiple Sclerosis Society

I chose The National Multiple Sclerosis Society for my aunt who suffers from MS. This foundation funds research programs and education for the disease. Valerie Patricia is - and will always be - one of my role models. Through her fight with MS and the help of this foundation, the cause has become very important to me.
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate

Lizzie Frederick
One Love Foundation

I chose the One Love Foundation because I think that relationship violence and abuse is a problem that is often ignored, especially by college aged girls. One Love works to educate and start conversations about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships to help young adults have the confidence to stand up for themselves and help others around them recognize when they are in an abusive relationship.
http://www.joinonelove.org

Maddie Gebert
Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania

I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 15 and suffered two major seizures last year. The EFEPA works on educational programs to inform people about epilepsy and what living with epilepsy is like, as well as working to find a cure through advocacy and research.
https://www.efepa.org/

Kelsea Hershey
ChildVoice International

I have personally seen how beneficial this organization is. It is a re-assimilation program for women and children that have been victimized by war.
https://childvoice.org

Lydia Hetznecker
3Strands Global Foundation

There are an estimated 21 million people worldwide that are forced into human trafficking. This industry continues to grow and profit off of the harm and exploitation of others. The 3Strands organization's mission is to organize communities to combat human trafficking through prevention education and reintegration programs.
https://www.3strandsglobalfoundation.org

Kessina Heyn
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

This is the major children's hospital based out of Atlanta. They consistently provide care and emergency services to children and young adults.
https://www.choa.org/

Meghan Hoffman
LTH Foundation

This foundation helps financially support the families of fallen officers.
http://lthfoundation.org

Margot Hotham
NAMI Philadelphia

This organization affiliates with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. They provide a monthly support group, connections to services that aid and assist in recovery, and community integration throughout Philadelphia.
https://namiphilly.org/about.html

Gabrielle Kirsch
Cardiac Center of Children's Hospital

I chose this foundation because my twin brother was born with a congenital heart defect and Children's Hospital saved his life. This charity goes to research concerning children with heart defects.
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/cardiac-center

Michelle Koscinski
Alzheimer's Foundation of America

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America's (AFA) mission is to provide great care and services to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses and to their families and caregivers. I chose this foundation because my mommom was personally affected with Alzheimer's and it was something that was very hard to watch. I think it is important to support and raise awareness about this serious disease.
https://alzfdn.org/

Amber Lambeth
Ronald McDonald House Foundation

My cousin had cancer in his hip and this organization helped his family have a place to stay while he was getting treatment.
https://www.rmhc.org

Maryn Lowell
The Vegan Society

It is devastating for the planet, inefficient, and cruel to raise animals for slaughter or for use of their bodily secretions.
www.thevegansociety.com

Molly Luderitz
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

I had the pleasure of working with this organization last summer and they have an unbelievable dedication to supporting those with blood cancer and helping fund research to find a cure.
http://LLS.org

Olivia Martin
Helping Haitians Help Haitians

I chose this group because it is an organization that has a direct tie with my church. I had the opportunity to serve with this group and have a hands on experience of seeing how their money and ministry affects people of that nation. They are providing medical missions to Haiti to provide health care for those in need. They also help run a vacation bible school for the local kids in the area where they have a safe space to engage and get a free meal.
https://outreachtohaiti.org/programs

Kara Nakrasius
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

This foundation raises awareness, funds scientific research, and provides resources/aid to those affected by suicide. I chose the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention because I have lost my brother last year to suicide and would like to support people who have been also impacted and believe it is important to raise awareness.
https://afsp.org

Abby Overman
Hussman Center for Adults with Autism

The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism is a foundation my aunt and uncle started for adults with autism. This is important to me because my cousin Ross is an adult with autism. There are far less opportunities and support systems for adults with autism versus children. This foundation has helped spread awareness and create opportunities for these individuals.
http://www.towson.edu/iwb/centers/hussman/

Jen Rodzewich
American Red Cross

I believe that blood donation is a serious priority in our country and needs more attention. My dad is one of the only people I know that is constantly donating blood when he is allowed to. He has 0- blood so he is a universal donor but every type of blood donation is important. I try to donate as much as possible but sometimes I am unable to. The Red Cross is an organization made up of mostly volunteers and it is purely working to saves lives.
http://www.redcross.org

Abaigeal Ryan
Alex's Lemonade Stand

This foundation is one of many helping to fight childhood cancer. It directs profits to important research and supporting struggling families. Additionally, my family would hold lemonade stands every year to help raise money and awareness for this cause.
https://www.alexslemonade.org/

Julia Ryan
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen works to feed the hungry in my county of New Jersey where the wage gap is extremely pronounced. It is important to me because it is an organization that raises awareness about hunger and how hunger affects all aspects of a person's life.
http://www.trentonsoupkitchen.org

Courtney Taylor
Special Olympics

Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in Olympic sports year round. Currently, they have about 32 individual and team sports, but they hope to keep growing with sports and athletes. This is special to me because I grew up being around people with disabilities, and they just want to be able to play sports just as normal people do. I was a volunteer for Special Olympics growing up as well.
https://www.specialolympics.org/get-involved/donate

Olivia Thompson
Patty Pollatos Fund

I chose the Patty Pollatos Fund because they helped my cousin who went through two liver transplants with financial support and they give hope to a lot of others who are going through hard times.
http://www.ppfinc.org/

Kimmy Weinstock
March of Dimes Foundation

Being associated with the March of Dimes Foundation for a decade has taught me a lot about appreciating special small moments in life. March of Dimes is a foundation my whole family is a part of that raises money for premature babies.
http://www.marchofdimes.org

Bridget Whitaker
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

My brother at the age of 4 was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and then not long after that my dad was diagnosed with Colitis. I see all of the treatments that they both have to go through and I see all of the sacrifices that my family has made and continues to make over the years to keep them healthy. This organization supports something close to my family so that is why I chose it.
http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Lauren Zinkl
SPCA of Anne Arundel County

I chose the SPCA of Anne Arundel County because they help to provide care for homeless animals. I really care for animals and believe each animal deserves to have a life where they have the ability to survive. These animals cannot help themselves but the SPCA can provide the animals with the necessities to live.
https://aacspca.org/