EASTON,
Pa. – Defensive coordinator Matt Hachmann, quarterbacks coach Jared Ambrose, secondary coach Brian Fleury and linebackers coach Konstantinos Kosmakos, members of the Tigers' football coaching staff, recently joined
more than 280 other college coaches for the Lauren's First and Goal ninth
annual football camp held on Sunday, June 3 at Lafayette College.
A record
2,105 high school student-athletes attended this annual event, which is the
primary fundraiser for Lauren's First and Goal Foundation.
Even more impressive was the day's
fundraising total – more than $85,000 – thanks to camper registrations and
donations.
A member of the Board of Directors of Lauren's First-and-Goal, Coach Hachmann has attended the camp every year.
For the year, the foundation has raised more than $113,000 as a
result of tremendous community support and generous donors.
All proceeds from the camp go directly to Lauren's First and Goal
Foundation's mission of providing financial support for brain tumor research
and cancer services, offering financial and emotional support to families
living with pediatric cancer, and increasing awareness of the disease.
The camp is a true community effort
on every level, and so many generous people come back each year brimming with
enthusiasm and positive energy,” said LFG founder Marianne Loose. “We are
extremely grateful to all of the volunteers, coaches, Lafayette grounds crew,
football players and former team members, athletic Trainers and medical staff
for devoting their time and talents to help make the camp a success.”
Athletes from 16 different states and Washington, D.C. descended on the
College's Metzgar Athletics Complex to receive instruction in a variety of
offensive and defensive skills from college coaches from around the country.
“We
are also so thankful to the high school coaches who arrange to bring their
players,” Loose said. “The camp not only promotes the value of community
service among their team members, but also exposes them to the opportunities to
continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.”
More than 280 coaches representing 102 schools volunteered their time at
the annual camp, as well as representatives from three NFL teams.
The highlight of the day was Penn
State head coach Bill O'Brien, who addressed the campers after a brief
thunderstorm delay. He spoke about the importance of being people of action and
the characteristics he looks for in a student-athlete, including having respect
for their families and being active in the community.
In addition to the Pennsylvania
event, LFG will host its third annual Lauren's First and Goal Football Camp
Ohio on Sunday, June 17 at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
Created in 2004 by John and Marianne Loose in honor of their 15-year-old
daughter Lauren, a pediatric brain tumor survivor, LFG has donated more than $1
million toward the fight against pediatric brain tumors and cancer.
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