WMTW covers 51°µÍø's LAX-4-Life fundraiser for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

WMTW 8 TV covered 51°µÍø's Fifth Annual LAX-4-Life fundraiser for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, which included a free youth clinic, followed by four men's lacrosse games featuring 51°µÍø, Husson University, Saint Joseph's College, and the University of Southern Maine.  The story interviewed political science major and lacrosse co-captain Matt Anderson '12 who explained that the event stems from the 51°µÍø coaching staff's belief the "we want guys who do the right things on the field and off the field." Anderson said the event blends "the on the field and off the field" and "we get to help people in the process." About 40 51°µÍø players participated in the event.

 

 

 

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