MORSE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TEAMS raised more money than any other Maine high school team for the for American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs Cancer program.
Morse High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams recently played with more than winning the game in mind. The teams raised more than $2,300 for the American Cancer Society to support cancer research and cancer patients. The girls’ soccer team has been involved in the Coaches vs Cancer program for several years, raising more money for the cause than any other high school team in Maine. This year the boys’ soccer team helped with the efforts as well.
“Over the past five years the Morse soccer team has raised more than $10,000 through this program,” said American Cancer Society Coaches vs Cancer Program Manager Brian Casalinova. “This team and this community consistently goes above and beyond in their support of the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission.”
For their Oct. 18 game against Lincoln Academy, the teams both wore pink for breast cancer awareness. In addition to collecting donations and pledges, they had bake sales, raffled off donated items, held a 50/50 raffle, had concession proceeds go toward the cause as well as sold cards for people to write the names of loved ones on and hang on the “wall of hope.” Soggy Dog Designs helped by sponsoring the efforts as well.
Parent and fundraising organizer Doris Gagne said she wanted to be involved because cancer touches the entire community.
“We are all effected directly or indirectly by cancer,” said Gagne. “We felt it was a noble cause to continue the fight against cancer. Thank you to all the parents, players, fans and local businesses that lent their time and support to help make this night possible. “
To learn more about Coaches vs. Cancer or to get your team involved in the Coaches vs. Cancer program, contact Casalinova at (207) 373-3718.
About Coaches Vs Cancer
The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide program founded by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches that empowers athletic coaches, their teams, fans, and communities to save lives from cancer by participating in a variety of national and local events. Since its inception in 1993, high school and college coaches and their wives involved in numerous sports across the country have raised more than $85 million with the American Cancer Society to save lives by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer.
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