Hempstead, NY – For the 10th consecutive year, the Hofstra Women's Lacrosse program will host the Nicholas Colleluori Women's Classic on the campus of Hofstra University. 

This year's event will be held on Sunday, October 15 at James M. Shuart Stadium. Participating in this year's classic will be Hofstra, Boston College, Connecticut and Michigan. 

"We are thrilled that we are now in our 10th year of hosting this amazing event," commented Hofstra Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Shannon Smith. "The Hofstra Women's Lacrosse program is extremely proud of its association with the HEADstrong Foundation and we look forward to another outstanding event with several very strong programs joining us."

The game schedule is as follows - 
8 a.m. – Hofstra vs. Boston College
9:20 a.m. – Hofstra vs. Michigan
10:30 a.m. - Boston College vs. Connecticut
11:50 a.m. - Michigan vs. Boston College
1 p.m. – HEADstrong Presentation
1:20 p.m. – Michigan vs. Connecticut
2:40 p.m. – Hofstra vs. Connecticut 

The most highly-anticipated part of the day will be the HEADstrong presentation and speech by the Colleluori family at 1 p.m. In what has become an annual tradition at the Nick Colleluori Women's Classic the family speaks about what the HEADstrong Foundation means and what Nick Colleluori's vision was about. 

All the teams will wear HEADstrong Foundation's knee band to show their support for the cause. Additionally, each team will be engaged in service by fundraising advancing the HF's mission.

A member from each team will be selected to be the recipient of the Nicholas Colleluori Award, which is presented annually to a player from each participating team whose contributions both on and off the field are transforming the landscape of their represented program.

In addition to a great day of lacrosse, the HEADstrong Foundation will be on-site sharing their mission and selling awareness merchandise. There will be plenty of activities to keep fans and spectators entertained all day. All proceeds will directly support the HEADstrong Foundation.

Nick Colleluori was a member of the Pride lacrosse team from 2004 to 2006 and graduated from Ridley High School (PA) in 2004. Nick may have lost his battle with blood cancer on November 28, 2006, but his vision has just begun.

The HEADstrong Foundation is dedicated to Nick's life. He drew the logo as he was waiting to go into the operating room for a procedure. Because lacrosse was his passion and he can no longer carry the ball, his family and friends will carry the ball for him. Please join the HEADstrong Foundation's effort to bring Nick's vision to reality to promote cancer awareness, support research and help eliminate this disease.

Mission
HEADing efforts to improve quality of life for those affected by cancer and supporting those working to eliminate the diseases.

Commitment
The HEADstrong Foundation is committed to being a resource for cancer patients and their families. Dedicated to assist them to navigate the harrowing ordeal of cancer by sharing our experience, lending guidance and providing essential services with emphasis placed on sustaining and improving quality of life during the process.

To learn more about the HEADstrong Foundation, please visit their website at: www.HEADstrong.org.

Through the expansion of their efforts into women's lacrosse, the HEADstrong Foundation seeks to empower players and teams across the country to join in its fight against cancer.