Temple University Athletics
Lacrosse Dedicating Saturday to "Cause Day"
2.10.22 | Women's Lacrosse
PHILADELPHIA- Temple lacrosse is having a "Cause Day" for the fourth time in program history when the Owls host the Army Black Knights on Saturday, February 12. Each student-athlete has chosen to support a cause and organization that's meaningful to them.
The team as a whole will also be joining the rest of the Philadelphia City Six women's lacrosse programs this weekend in support of the HEADstrong Lacrosse club. The HEADstrong Lacrosse Club was established in 2006 by HEADstrong Founder, Nicholas Colleluori and HEADstrong Supporters with a vision of empowering student-athletes to support the HEADstrong Foundation in its fight against cancer. The Club has established itself as a preeminent lacrosse organization that has grown nationally and is committed to providing its players with an incredible and fun-filled learning experience.
Maddie Barber
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
I chose the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, because when I was in 8th Grade. I lost my aunt to Pulmonary Hypertension, and it has been a big part of my life ever since. It is a non-profit organization and runs solely off the support of others.
https://phassociation.org/aboutpha/
Mackenzie Roth
American Heart Association
I chose the American Heart Association because it funds cardiovascular medical research, education on healthy cardiac care, and efforts to reduce deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. This organization is important to me because many people in my family have heart disease or have passed away from heart disease or stroke. The American Heart Association is also focusing on other current issues such as the vaping epidemic among the youth in America.
https://www.heart.org
Mia Ciancio
Dysautonomia International
I chose Dysautonomia International because not many people know about dysautonomia, and because my stepmom has had dysautonomia for the past 15 years. Dysautonomia is a medical condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. Meaning the body has trouble regulating things like blood pressure and heart rate.
http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/
Katie Flynn
American Diabetes Association
I selected the American Diabetes Association as my cause because my grandfather ("Popper") suffers from diabetes. He has had it for as long as I can remember and I know the struggles he has in managing it in everyday life.
Diabetes.org
Camryn Zavacky
Penn Foundation
The Penn Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides services for mental health and substance use treatment needs. I chose this foundation because someone very close to me lost their brother to addiction. I hope that this can raise public awareness about addiction, and let people know that there are great places and resources to help their loved ones.
https://www.pennfoundation.org/
Annie Carroll
One Love Foundation
The Penn Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides services for mental health and substance use treatment needs. I hope that this can raise public awareness about addiction and that people know that there are great places and resources to help their loved ones.
https://www.joinonelove.org/
Lauren Zinkl
National Breast Cancer Foundation
My grandmother and great aunt both had breast cancer. My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor due to early detection. The Nation Breast Cancer Foundation focuses on early detection as well as providing services for women in need.
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org
Suzanna Cantwell
Sara's Shelter
This organization is in memory of Sara Sawick, who passed away in November of 2014. Sara was a very kind, loving soul that loved giving back to others, especially when she went on mission trips with a non-profit group to build homes in Haiti and Nicaragua. The goal of Sara's Shelter is to raise money in order to build homes for families in need in Nicaragua.
https://www.sarasshelters.com/
Maeve Tobin
Saint Jude's
I chose this foundation because it encourages and supports cancer research for children. Saint Jude's has changed many families lives and continues to make dreams and miracles come true for children suffering.
https://www.stjude.org/
Kiley Russell
One Love Foundation
I chose the One Love Foundation because I was in the one love club in high school and became a facilitator for the younger girls in my school. I think the topic of abuse in all relationships, but specifically young ones is very important to teach. Most young people do not understand the signs or see the signs of an unhealthy relationship until it might be too late. I want to help spread awareness of these types of relationships, and share Yeardly Love's story.
joinonelove.org
Belle Mastropietro
JDRF
This organization is used to help those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes by researching was that one day it may eventually be cured. I chose cause because of my sister, who is one of those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. One day I hope that there will be a cure so she can live an all-around better life.
https://www.jdrf.org
Katie Shallow
Lung Cancer Research Foundation      Â
The LCRF helps funds research for the prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and cure of lung cancer. I chose this organization to honor my grandmother, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and unfortunately passed away a few years ago.
https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/
Amelia Wright
National Down Syndrome Society
This organization helps people with Down Syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their life, realize their aspirations, and become valued members of their community. My cousin has Down Syndrome, so this cause is very important to me and my family, we hope people will become more aware and accepting.
https://www.ndss.org/donate/
Gabrielle Kirsch
Cardiac Center of Children's Hospital
I chose this foundation because my twin brother was born with a congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, 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
Quinn Nicolai
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
I chose this organization because it is the Breast Cancer Center that treated my close family friend Stephanie Allocco as she fought hard for four years. We lost Stephanie in February of 2021, but we are so grateful for the commitment and love that the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper showed Steph over the years. This center is one of South Jersey's leading providers of prevention, detection, and treatment services for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/breast-cancer-center
Abaigeal Ryan
Philabundance
Philabundance is an organization that works to eradicate hunger from our communities and end hunger forever. Philabundance provides healthy and nutritious food to those in need. Without access to nutritious food individuals lose the ability to thrive. I am passionate about equal and simple access to healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle. Hunger is an issue that cannot be solved without support from the collective. We must all work together to end the hunger that exists in our city.
https://www.philabundance.org/
Julie Schickling
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association strives to raise money to fund research, treatment, and prevention for this disease. I chose this association because my grandmother had suffered from Alzheimers. This association provides support and raises awareness to this progressive disease with hopes to one day find a cure.
https://www.alz.org/
Olivia Murphy
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a 501 charitable organization founded in 1949, is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer in the world.
https://www.lls.org
Valerie Cradler
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is devoted to raising awareness and funds for MS. MS is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. This disease impacts over 2.3 million Americans, one including my Aunt Val. To support my namesake and my most trusted confidant in any way possible is a goal in my life.
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/
Riley McGowan
Harlem Lacrosse
Harlem Lacrosse is a school-based non-profit organization that changes the life trajectories of youth through daily wrap-around academic support, mentoring, leadership training, college readiness career exploration, admissions counseling and lacrosse instruction. I've been working with Harlem lacrosse since the beginning of my high school career. This organization is dear to me because ive gotten a chance to watch these little girls grow up into successful young women. The relationships I made while working with Harlem lacrosse are ones I will carry with me for the rest of my life
https://www.harlemlacrosse.org
Charessa Crosse
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network)
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. RAINN also created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. I selected RAINN for Cause Day because every 68 seconds someone in America is sexually assaulted. I hate that so many innocent lives are affected and traumatized by sexual assault and abuse, and I wanted to spread awareness and resources.
https://www.rainn.org/about-rainn
Hannah Schrader
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is an organization that strives to end the stigma associated with mental health, I chose this organization because I have known many friends and family members growing up impacted by mental illness. NAMI advocates to ensure individuals with mental illness live fulfilling, healthy lives. They also work with communities to educate and and encourage support for mentally ill community members. This is important because many people aren't aware of the resources available to them.
https://nami.org/Hom
Shana Hecht
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association offers help, support and research for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's or those who deal/care give an loved one with Alzheimer's. My family has a history of early on-set Alzheimer's and Dementia, and has affected all of us in some sort of way. The Alzheimer's Association strives to help those in need today with hope for a cure in the future.
https://www.alz.org/
Kessina Heyn
Children's Hospital of Atlanta
Children's Hospital of Atlanta is one of the largest hospitals in Atlanta, they help children of all ages with emergencies or routine checkups. Their focus is on comfort, care, and reliability. They've helped me on multiple occasions and continue to help kids all over Atlanta.
https://www.choa.org
Abaigeal Ryan
Philabundance
Philabundance is an organization that works to eradicate hunger from our communities and end hunger forever. Philabundance provides healthy and nutritious food to those in need. Without access to nutritious food individuals lose the ability to thrive. I am passionate about equal and simple access to healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle. Hunger is an issue that cannot be solved without support from the collective. We must all work together to end the hunger that exists in our city.
https://www.philabundance.org/
Taylor Moncman
Gavin R. Stevens Foundation
The Gavin R. Stevens Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and to find a cure for blindness, specifically focusing on Leber's Congential Amarosis (LCA). I selected this cause because just like Gavin, my younger brother Aj was born with this disease which has left him totally blind since birth. There are only 150 individuals in the United States with this disease and only 18 that are missing the exact gene (NMNAT1) that Aj and Gavin are missing. With our continued fundraising efforts towards research, I hope that one day we can find a cure to this disease and Aj and Gavin will one day be able to see things they have never seen before.
https://www.gavinsfoundation.org/
Erin King
Active Minds
I chose this organization because it works to bring attention to mental health problems specifically in young adults ages 14-25. Active minds works to build a better community so that nobody has to struggle alone. This organization means a lot to me because I have struggled with anxiety my entire life and I was able to open up to my teammates and coaches about my anxiety when I first got to Temple because of the amazing community here. I believe all young adults should feel as comfortable, as I was, to talk about their anxiety and not struggle alone which.
https://www.activeminds.org
Margot Hotham
Maternity Care Coalition
I chose this cause because I am passionate about reducing disparities in maternal healthcare and the healthcare of parenting families. Maternity Care Coalition has partnered with over 145,000 families in southeast Pennsylvania since 1980. They focus particularly on neighborhoods with high rates of poverty, infant mortality, health disparities, and changing immigration patterns. This organization has allowed families and individuals to be healthy, connected, and financially self-sufficient, and ensure every kid thrives and is ready to learn.
https://maternitycarecoalition.org/about-us/
Taylor Grollman
The Movement
Everyday people around the world struggle more than some of us can ever begin to imagine. The Movement is all about bringing faith, hope and love to those who need a light in their lives. From special needs ministries to orphan care to helping those with "profound medical needs" to anti-human trafficking ministries, everyone from around the world can help make the lives of these people a little bit brighter and little less dark. I chose this foundation because I want to be able to share my faith with people who come from all types of backgrounds and share with them that there is hope and that they are loved.
The team as a whole will also be joining the rest of the Philadelphia City Six women's lacrosse programs this weekend in support of the HEADstrong Lacrosse club. The HEADstrong Lacrosse Club was established in 2006 by HEADstrong Founder, Nicholas Colleluori and HEADstrong Supporters with a vision of empowering student-athletes to support the HEADstrong Foundation in its fight against cancer. The Club has established itself as a preeminent lacrosse organization that has grown nationally and is committed to providing its players with an incredible and fun-filled learning experience.
Maddie Barber
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
I chose the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, because when I was in 8th Grade. I lost my aunt to Pulmonary Hypertension, and it has been a big part of my life ever since. It is a non-profit organization and runs solely off the support of others.
https://phassociation.org/aboutpha/
Mackenzie Roth
American Heart Association
I chose the American Heart Association because it funds cardiovascular medical research, education on healthy cardiac care, and efforts to reduce deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. This organization is important to me because many people in my family have heart disease or have passed away from heart disease or stroke. The American Heart Association is also focusing on other current issues such as the vaping epidemic among the youth in America.
https://www.heart.org
Mia Ciancio
Dysautonomia International
I chose Dysautonomia International because not many people know about dysautonomia, and because my stepmom has had dysautonomia for the past 15 years. Dysautonomia is a medical condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. Meaning the body has trouble regulating things like blood pressure and heart rate.
http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/
Katie Flynn
American Diabetes Association
I selected the American Diabetes Association as my cause because my grandfather ("Popper") suffers from diabetes. He has had it for as long as I can remember and I know the struggles he has in managing it in everyday life.
Diabetes.org
Camryn Zavacky
Penn Foundation
The Penn Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides services for mental health and substance use treatment needs. I chose this foundation because someone very close to me lost their brother to addiction. I hope that this can raise public awareness about addiction, and let people know that there are great places and resources to help their loved ones.
https://www.pennfoundation.org/
Annie Carroll
One Love Foundation
The Penn Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides services for mental health and substance use treatment needs. I hope that this can raise public awareness about addiction and that people know that there are great places and resources to help their loved ones.
https://www.joinonelove.org/
Lauren Zinkl
National Breast Cancer Foundation
My grandmother and great aunt both had breast cancer. My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor due to early detection. The Nation Breast Cancer Foundation focuses on early detection as well as providing services for women in need.
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org
Suzanna Cantwell
Sara's Shelter
This organization is in memory of Sara Sawick, who passed away in November of 2014. Sara was a very kind, loving soul that loved giving back to others, especially when she went on mission trips with a non-profit group to build homes in Haiti and Nicaragua. The goal of Sara's Shelter is to raise money in order to build homes for families in need in Nicaragua.
https://www.sarasshelters.com/
Maeve Tobin
Saint Jude's
I chose this foundation because it encourages and supports cancer research for children. Saint Jude's has changed many families lives and continues to make dreams and miracles come true for children suffering.
https://www.stjude.org/
Kiley Russell
One Love Foundation
I chose the One Love Foundation because I was in the one love club in high school and became a facilitator for the younger girls in my school. I think the topic of abuse in all relationships, but specifically young ones is very important to teach. Most young people do not understand the signs or see the signs of an unhealthy relationship until it might be too late. I want to help spread awareness of these types of relationships, and share Yeardly Love's story.
joinonelove.org
Belle Mastropietro
JDRF
This organization is used to help those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes by researching was that one day it may eventually be cured. I chose cause because of my sister, who is one of those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. One day I hope that there will be a cure so she can live an all-around better life.
https://www.jdrf.org
Katie Shallow
Lung Cancer Research Foundation      Â
The LCRF helps funds research for the prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and cure of lung cancer. I chose this organization to honor my grandmother, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and unfortunately passed away a few years ago.
https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/
Amelia Wright
National Down Syndrome Society
This organization helps people with Down Syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their life, realize their aspirations, and become valued members of their community. My cousin has Down Syndrome, so this cause is very important to me and my family, we hope people will become more aware and accepting.
https://www.ndss.org/donate/
Gabrielle Kirsch
Cardiac Center of Children's Hospital
I chose this foundation because my twin brother was born with a congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, 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
Quinn Nicolai
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
I chose this organization because it is the Breast Cancer Center that treated my close family friend Stephanie Allocco as she fought hard for four years. We lost Stephanie in February of 2021, but we are so grateful for the commitment and love that the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper showed Steph over the years. This center is one of South Jersey's leading providers of prevention, detection, and treatment services for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/breast-cancer-center
Abaigeal Ryan
Philabundance
Philabundance is an organization that works to eradicate hunger from our communities and end hunger forever. Philabundance provides healthy and nutritious food to those in need. Without access to nutritious food individuals lose the ability to thrive. I am passionate about equal and simple access to healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle. Hunger is an issue that cannot be solved without support from the collective. We must all work together to end the hunger that exists in our city.
https://www.philabundance.org/
Julie Schickling
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association strives to raise money to fund research, treatment, and prevention for this disease. I chose this association because my grandmother had suffered from Alzheimers. This association provides support and raises awareness to this progressive disease with hopes to one day find a cure.
https://www.alz.org/
Olivia Murphy
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a 501 charitable organization founded in 1949, is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer in the world.
https://www.lls.org
Valerie Cradler
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is devoted to raising awareness and funds for MS. MS is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. This disease impacts over 2.3 million Americans, one including my Aunt Val. To support my namesake and my most trusted confidant in any way possible is a goal in my life.
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/
Riley McGowan
Harlem Lacrosse
Harlem Lacrosse is a school-based non-profit organization that changes the life trajectories of youth through daily wrap-around academic support, mentoring, leadership training, college readiness career exploration, admissions counseling and lacrosse instruction. I've been working with Harlem lacrosse since the beginning of my high school career. This organization is dear to me because ive gotten a chance to watch these little girls grow up into successful young women. The relationships I made while working with Harlem lacrosse are ones I will carry with me for the rest of my life
https://www.harlemlacrosse.org
Charessa Crosse
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network)
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. RAINN also created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. I selected RAINN for Cause Day because every 68 seconds someone in America is sexually assaulted. I hate that so many innocent lives are affected and traumatized by sexual assault and abuse, and I wanted to spread awareness and resources.
https://www.rainn.org/about-rainn
Hannah Schrader
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is an organization that strives to end the stigma associated with mental health, I chose this organization because I have known many friends and family members growing up impacted by mental illness. NAMI advocates to ensure individuals with mental illness live fulfilling, healthy lives. They also work with communities to educate and and encourage support for mentally ill community members. This is important because many people aren't aware of the resources available to them.
https://nami.org/Hom
Shana Hecht
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association offers help, support and research for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's or those who deal/care give an loved one with Alzheimer's. My family has a history of early on-set Alzheimer's and Dementia, and has affected all of us in some sort of way. The Alzheimer's Association strives to help those in need today with hope for a cure in the future.
https://www.alz.org/
Kessina Heyn
Children's Hospital of Atlanta
Children's Hospital of Atlanta is one of the largest hospitals in Atlanta, they help children of all ages with emergencies or routine checkups. Their focus is on comfort, care, and reliability. They've helped me on multiple occasions and continue to help kids all over Atlanta.
https://www.choa.org
Abaigeal Ryan
Philabundance
Philabundance is an organization that works to eradicate hunger from our communities and end hunger forever. Philabundance provides healthy and nutritious food to those in need. Without access to nutritious food individuals lose the ability to thrive. I am passionate about equal and simple access to healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle. Hunger is an issue that cannot be solved without support from the collective. We must all work together to end the hunger that exists in our city.
https://www.philabundance.org/
Taylor Moncman
Gavin R. Stevens Foundation
The Gavin R. Stevens Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and to find a cure for blindness, specifically focusing on Leber's Congential Amarosis (LCA). I selected this cause because just like Gavin, my younger brother Aj was born with this disease which has left him totally blind since birth. There are only 150 individuals in the United States with this disease and only 18 that are missing the exact gene (NMNAT1) that Aj and Gavin are missing. With our continued fundraising efforts towards research, I hope that one day we can find a cure to this disease and Aj and Gavin will one day be able to see things they have never seen before.
https://www.gavinsfoundation.org/
Erin King
Active Minds
I chose this organization because it works to bring attention to mental health problems specifically in young adults ages 14-25. Active minds works to build a better community so that nobody has to struggle alone. This organization means a lot to me because I have struggled with anxiety my entire life and I was able to open up to my teammates and coaches about my anxiety when I first got to Temple because of the amazing community here. I believe all young adults should feel as comfortable, as I was, to talk about their anxiety and not struggle alone which.
https://www.activeminds.org
Margot Hotham
Maternity Care Coalition
I chose this cause because I am passionate about reducing disparities in maternal healthcare and the healthcare of parenting families. Maternity Care Coalition has partnered with over 145,000 families in southeast Pennsylvania since 1980. They focus particularly on neighborhoods with high rates of poverty, infant mortality, health disparities, and changing immigration patterns. This organization has allowed families and individuals to be healthy, connected, and financially self-sufficient, and ensure every kid thrives and is ready to learn.
https://maternitycarecoalition.org/about-us/
Taylor Grollman
The Movement
Everyday people around the world struggle more than some of us can ever begin to imagine. The Movement is all about bringing faith, hope and love to those who need a light in their lives. From special needs ministries to orphan care to helping those with "profound medical needs" to anti-human trafficking ministries, everyone from around the world can help make the lives of these people a little bit brighter and little less dark. I chose this foundation because I want to be able to share my faith with people who come from all types of backgrounds and share with them that there is hope and that they are loved.
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