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Lacrosse Tournament to Benefit Cancer

Posted on May 2, 2012
Ian Ross (Maranatha 14) challenges Harrison Evans (So Cal Lacrosse 2)

Middle school lacrosse players from across San Diego, Coronado, Orange County and Temecula will gather on May 19 at Maranatha Christian Schools in San Diego to play the first annual NEGU Challenge.

NEGU, which stands for ”Never Ever Give Up” is the motto and message of Jessie Joy Rees, a caring 12-year old girl who was diagnosed with inoperable brain tumors in 2011. After her seventh round of chemotherapy, Jessie vowed to “Never Ever Give Up” and to encourage other children battling cancer to NEGU.

Now, courageous teen athletes are carrying her message to NEGU to other courageous kids. Players ages 12 to 14 will participate in six tournament-style games from 11:30 to 6:00 p.m. All athletes will play in honor of a child battling cancer with the patient’s name and photo taped to their lacrosse helmet. Admission is free. Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring new and unused toys to be included into JoyJars™ that will be delivered to children battling cancer.

For additional information on the tournament visit www.eteamz.com/neguchallenge or email Sue Doc Ross at sue@lamplightermedia.com.

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