QU Accepts Challenge to LaCrosse Out Cancer, Raise Awareness/Funds for Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
3/18/2025 9:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac Men's Lacrosse announced that it is joining lacrosse teams and players across the country in accepting the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation's LaCROSSe Out Cancer Challenge this spring. These lacrosse players are using their time and talent to raise visibility about the critical need for increasing financial support for pediatric cancer research.
Each day, 47 American children are diagnosed with cancer and more children under 20 years old are lost to cancer annually than any other disease. Advancing research that has a high potential for saving lives and doing so without the toxic side effects that are prevalent today is the only solution."Creating a world without pediatric cancer takes all of us," explained Bonnie Lattimore, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. "Research takes a lot of funding and progress is limited by a lack of resources. We're grateful to the caring coaches and players for bringing awareness to the critical necessity of transforming pediatric cancer care by increasing support to advance research."
Due to research advances, overall survival rates have grown by 70 percent in the past 40 years. Forms of leukemia that a generation ago were almost universally fatal are now almost universally curable. This is significant because leukemia is still the most commonly diagnosed pediatric cancer. Still, about 20 percent of kids with pediatric cancer do not survive today and two-thirds of those who do suffer long-lasting effects from their treatment. This can include infertility, hormone disruption, reduced muscle mass and cardiac issues, among others. To address these challenges, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation invests in research that pushes the boundaries of science and accelerates the development of new treatments and diagnostic tools specifically for children's and adolescents' developing bodies.
"There is a direct correlation between the total funding donated to research and the number of innovative ideas that can be tested simultaneously," Lattimore explained. "Our goal is always to move treatment out of the lab and into improved patient care. That is why money donated to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is invested in research within 12 months."
Quinnipiac hopes to help make breakthroughs happen by encouraging supporters to donate to research. No donation is too small and $50 will fund one hour of research. Anyone who wishes to contribute can do so here (CLICK HERE).
Participation in the LaCROSSe Out Cancer Challenge is open to all lacrosse players, coaches and teams across the US, regardless of age, level or location. Here's how others can get involved and help raise visibility and/or funding for pediatric cancer research:
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Accept the Challenge! Register to LaCROSSe Out Cancer on www.lacrosseoutcancer.org.
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Decide which challenge works best for you:
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Complete 47 reps (shots, passes, groundballs, etc) each day for a week.
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Complete 47 reps once a week for a whole month.
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Have a LaCROSSe Out Cancer Game where friends and family members can donate $47, a portion of ticket sales could support the cause, have an "I Stand For" moment, a ceremonial check presentation, social media posts, PA reads, etc
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Get Creative! Come up with your own challenge/initiative involving the number 47!
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Invite friends and family to donate $47 in honor of the 47 kids diagnosed each day.
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Challenge your teammates and other teams across the country to join you and tag @PCRF-Kids in any social posts to help amplify your message!
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Everyone can be a part of funding innovation and saving lives even if you don't play Lacrosse – help change the world of pediatric cancer care with your gift here.
