Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (3/5/2023) – On Monday, March 11, The Gwynedd Mercy University men's and women's lacrosse teams will respectively welcome the Saint Joseph's College (ME) (3:00 p.m.) and Eastern University (6:00 p.m.) to the Athletic Complex for The Danica Strong Foundation Games. The Danica Strong Foundation Games are a collaboration between the Gwynedd Mercy University lacrosse teams to bring awareness to the foundation. Gwynedd Mercy University Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Blase Cesarone '17 (cesarone.b@gmercyu.edu) and Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach Aubrey (Cook) Cesarone '17 (cook.a@gmercyu.edu) will be on hand to present and provide more information on the foundation and its Mission.
 
Founded in 2018, The Danica Strong Foundation is a non-profit organization in Levittown, Pennsylvania, that provides financial support to families with children battling brain cancer. Prior to the 2023 holiday season, the Gwynedd Mercy University men's and women's lacrosse team partnered with The Danica Strong Foundation for their inaugural toy drive.
 
Danica was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma (SHH and TP53 mutation) brain cancer at the age of eight. Following surgery, proton radiation, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants, she was in remission until June 2020, when an unfortunate MRI revealed the cancer's return. A second round of treatments began in July 2020, but Danica's fight came to a tragic end February of 2022.
 
The Danica Strong Foundation understands the emotional and financial burden that comes with a cancer diagnosis. That's why they are committed to providing financial assistance to families, so they can access the best medical care and focus on their children. The emotional, physical, and financial stress combined could hurt a family just trying to make the right decisions. Between doctor's appointments, scheduling medicine, treatments, hospital stays, emergency room visits, and decisions on what plan would cure your child, families should not have to decide whether to pay your mortgage or the utility bills this month. Parties interested in working with The Danica Foundation can learn more by messaging them through the provided link.