Lax-4-Life was started in spring 2009 by members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Association after teams were confronted with the prospect of life after suicide. When resources were not available they asked "What can we do?" Lax-4-Life was the answer.
In the spring of 2010 they took the campaign nationally throughout NCAA Division II womens lacrosse. They had over 2/3 of teams participate in close to 50 designated games throughout the season. As a result over 1,000 t-shirts were sold. These profits along with donations collected during the games resulted in $17,000 being raised for the Allyson Rose Green Foundation.
This year Lax-4-Life decided they wanted to do even more. To really make a difference they have invited Division I and Division III to join the cause. This seasons LAX-4-LIFE games will take place during the last week of March and the first week of April.
They are currently in the process of creating a non-profit organization, LAX-4-LIFE Inc. Through their 501C# organization, it is their hope that they can raise suicide prevention awareness on college campuses throughout the country. Understanding the pressures of student athletes are under before they come to college as well as while on campus, they feel a program like this is long overdue.
**More info at http://www.lax-4-life.org
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