Friday, August 27, 2010

Edsall named to foundation's board

UConn coach Randy Edsall has been named as an honorary members of the board of directors of Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, it was announced Friday.

After appearing as a guest speaker at the Lauren’s First and Goal football camps, Edsall expressed interest in promoting the foundation’s mission of providing financial support for brain tumor research and cancer services, offering financial and emotional support to families living with pediatric cancer, and increasing awareness of the disease. Since 2004, the foundation has raised more than $1 million.

“Coach Edsall is an outstanding leader in the coaching profession, not only due to his success on the field, but because of his desire to make a positive impact in the community where he lives and works,” said co-founded Marianne Loose in a statement.

“He has a personal connection to LFG, having served as a featured speaker at our camps and meeting with the thousands of players who attended. We are very grateful to him for helping us spread the mission of LFG.”

Loose and her husband, John, created LFG in honor of their 13-year-old daughter Lauren.

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