Fords Fight for Life Night

On Friday October 14^th, I had the honor and privilege of participating in an amazing event. My alma mater, Haverford High School, hosts a wonderful celebration and remembrance of those impacted by cancer through their football and football followers’ booster programs. The senior and middle school communities rally together and raise cancer funds and awareness through a number of channels, all of which were celebrated at the conclusion of the football game this past Friday.

I was one of several survivors who were honored and celebrated this year and was sponsored by Haverford Middle School teachers Ashley Gavio, Mo Gannon, and Kim Gilmore. Part of the celebration included presenting me with a commemorative game jersey worn by one of the Haverford players in Friday’s Haverford vs. Marple Newton match up. The proceeds of this year’s event went to the Kevin Cain Foundation. The Kevin Cain Memorial Foundation was established in April 2006 in memory of Kevin Cain, who lost his courageous battle with cancer in June 2005. Kevin is remembered as someone who made a difference in the lives of others by coaching youth sports and volunteering his time for worthy causes.

I think what made this night so special is the huge pride and amazing memories I have when I think of Haverford. Since I was a little kid, I have great memories of going to high school football, basketball, and baseball games and watching and idolizing the “big kids”. No doubt that planted the seed for me to go on to play three sports over six years in my Haverford Junior and Senior High School career. There was something so special about putting on that red and gold uniform; regardless of the sport or season. To this day, when I see those colors, it ignites an adrenaline rush within me.

So thanks Haverford. Thanks for giving me so much to be proud of and thankful for. And thanks to all who were included in the Fords Fight For Life celebration. Special thanks to my sponsors Ashely, Mo, and Kim and to long time Haverford friend and Coach Paul Bogosian.