March 19, 2007

CHICAGO -- WomensLax.com, Amonte Sports and the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation will host the Inaugural "Friends of Jaclyn" Brain Tumor Awareness College Lax Challenge. The event will bring the Northwestern and UMass lacrosse teams to Yorktown Heights, N.Y., to generate Brain Tumor Awareness.

The game will be played at 7 p.m. on March 23 at Yorktown High School in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Tickets can be purchased online at womenslax.com or by calling (877) 926-6683. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Additionally, there will be a Banquet at the Colonial Terrace on Thursday, March 22nd at 6 p.m. The banquet will feature Jaclyn Murphy and her family, Northwestern and UMass players, coaches, fans, corporate sponsors and distinguished guests. Details about both the game & banquet can be found by clicking here.

All proceeds are to benefit the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, a charitable organization, created and dedicating itself to raise public awareness regarding pediatric brain tumors. Funds will be used to improve the quality of life for children who are diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer. Proceeds will be donated to charities with programs in pediatric patient care, research, and education. To learn more about the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, please visit www.friendsofjaclyn.org.

Release courtesy of WomensLax.com