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posted 01/02/2012
The following information was received from Jim Tommins, one of the organizers of the Sticks for Soldiers charity lacrosse tournament held annually in Fairfield, CT since 2006. Please take a few minutes to read what their wonderful efforts have been able to acheive over the past six years. It's truly remarkable:
"See today's lead home page and high school story on US Lacrosse's Lax Magazine Online. Thanks to Kendra Bollinger for the great photo! Thanks for all your help.... Pass the word.
http://laxmagazine.com/high_school/boys/2011-12/news/122811_charity_lacrosse_tournament_raises_50k_for_wounded_soldiers
About Sticks for Soldiers
Sticks For Soldiers is a charity lacrosse tournament held in Fairfield, Conn., to raise money for wounded troops. Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, it is sponsored by Fairfield Ludlowe High School. The primary mission of the tournament is to provide support and give thanks to the service men and women who put their lives on the line and sacrificed for our country. A secondary objective is to create awareness among high school athletes to the sacrifices being made by people just a few years older than themselves. Through their play and fund-raising participation, the athletes demonstrate their tangible thanks and support. Begun in 2006, the idea came from long-time lacrosse advocate Mike Voucas. Supported by Fairfield Ludlowe head coach Chris Parisi and a number of dedicated volunteers, the tournament has now raised over $160,000 in six years.
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