Our 8th annual Play for the As event will be held at Strath Haven High School on Saturday April 18th! This year's event in Wallingford features 3 varsity contests:
9:00 am - Pennridge vs Springfield (Delco)
11:00 am - North Penn vs Strath Haven
1:00 pm - CB South vs Ridley
To date, PFAs has raised more than $76,000, and all proceeds are distributed to those from our area who are in need of financial assistance as they care for loved ones stricken with Alzheimer's Disease - 24 hours each day, 7 days each week, and 365 days each year.
One of our recipients shared this note recently:
"Thank you for your continued support to John and myself during our difficult journey. The surprise of extra care support over the next few months is humbling. You are an amazing group and have helped our family more than you will ever know. The stress of worrying who will sit with John as I deal with some medical issues that require my absence for appointments has been eased. Thank you for your continued concern, encouragement and support."
To help us help others with resources as they deal with the burden of care to loved ones, your secure donation can be made at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/PlayfortheAs
New this year! A limited number of tickets will soon be available for our 1st annual PFAs benefit and corn hole tournament, to be held at the Media VFW (11 Hilltop Drive, Media PA) on Friday evening, April 17th, beginning at 7:00 pm. We will forward the ticket link and further details when finalized, but please place this date on your calendars! As with our day of lacrosse on 4/18, 100% of all proceeds will support our PFAs fund through The Community's Foundation (home office in Springfield PA).
Finally - please help us fill this year's event program book with event sponsors! The attached letter can be distributed to organizations, area businesses, and individuals willing to help us through a program sponsorship. All ads can be sent to me electronically and donations can be made directly to TCF through the link above.
Between now and event day, we will be promoting Play For the As through our Strath Haven Lacrosse social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram). For those on social media, please follow, like, and re-send all information! We know that many out there are dealing with the challenges that come with caring for a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's, and your efforts to build awareness will help us help those in need!
Thank you all for considering how you can support this worthy cause. If any of you are aware of a family that we can assist with funding, please let me know and I'll put them in touch with our foundation who can coordinate assistance.
Jef Hewlings
Head Coach, Strath Haven HS lacrosse
(610) 737-3268
"The simple act of caring is heroic."
