Headers For Hope/Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Women’s Soccer Showcase
We are excited to announce that Headers for Hope and the Ulman
Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF) are partnering for the Headers
for Hope 2014 Women’s Soccer Showcase. Participating collegiate
teams include: Loyola University, U.S. Naval Academy, George
Mason University, The University of Maryland Baltimore County,
and The US Military Academy. The Headers for Hope 2014 Women’s
Soccer Showcase will be held on April 12, 2014 at the Howard High
School Stadium in Ellicott City, MD.
“Headers for Hope is a great nonprofit organization that seeks to raise
money for local charities in the fight against cancer. We are honored
to have been selected as the local charity partner for the tournament,”
says Brock Yetso, UCF President & CEO. “As a former collegiate UVA
soccer player, this is an event that is close to my heart paring my love
of soccer with my passion for the cancer fight.” The Headers for Hope
Tournament provides coaches and players an opportunity to play
some of the best teams in women’s college soccer, while also
providing teams the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
people affected by cancer. All day tickets will be $10 at the gate.
“I am delighted that we will partner with the Ulman Cancer Fund
again for 2014,” said Louise Waxler, founder of Headers For Hope.
“The ability to raise awareness about the risks of cancer to our college
athletes and young soccer players is our ultimate goal. Our
partnership with the UCF provides us with the opportunity to spread
the word and to help make a difference in saving the lives of those we
love.”
For further information, please see the event
website: www.headersforhope.org.
About Headers for Hope:
Headers for Hope was established in
honor of every individual who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Founder of Headers For Hope and long-time soccer sports industry
veteran Louise Waxler created the Foundation in loving memory of
her good friend who passed away after her two-year battle with this
deadly disease. Headers For Hope works with tournaments and teams
across the country and within each sport to raise money, which is
donated back to their local cancer charity or organization. For more
information on the event and to purchase advance tickets, please
visit www.headersforhope.com. Last weekend, over 600 fans
supported the organization at a Washington Spirit preseason game vs.
the University of Maryland at the Maryland Soccerplex
Howard High School Stadium, 8700 Old Annapolis Road,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Admission:
Ages 5 and under - free
Ages 6-18 - $5.00
Adults $8.00 advanced sales (purchased by April 11th); $10.00 at the gate
Advanced ticket purchases will be available at the Will Call table
located at the entrance to the stadium.
9:00
Navy
vs
10:30
West Point
vs
1:00
UMBC
vs
2:15
Loyola
vs
3:45
George Mason
vs
Loyola
George
Mason
Navy
West
Point
UMBC
About Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults:
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF), founded in 1997, is
the national leader in providing specialized support for young adults
affected by cancer. With nearly 70,000 young adults diagnosed every
year, our organization helps young people fight the disease and
navigate treatment by providing access to information, support
groups, and other specialized programs. UCF Patient Navigation
Programs have set a national standard and can be accessed remotely
or through onsite Patient Navigators at a growing number of hospitals
in the Mid-Atlantic region. UCF changes lives by creating a
community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, as they
fight cancer and embrace survivorship. For more information, please
visit, www.ulmancancerfund.org/headersforhope.
Media Contact Information:
Louise
Waxler
[email protected]
443-812-5195