ROME, Ga. – The Berry College men's lacrosse program is set to host its 9th annual "Faceoff for a Cause" event alongside the men's lacrosse programs from Georgia Tech, North Greenville University, Reinhardt University, and Young-Harris College
The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 26th from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Berry College's Valhalla Stadium. The event will feature over 7 hours of scrimmages between the teams as their respective squads look to raise funds for the MANNA Foodbank in Asheville, N.C.
"We're excited to be a part of this event once again," North Greenville's head coach
Corey Struss said. "It means a lot to be able to raise money and support for an area in our region that needs it. The Asheville community needs as much help that it can get, and this is just a small way for us to do our part."
Since its inception nine short years ago, the "Faceoff for a Cause" event has raised over $60,000 for various charities, including Wounded Warrior, Samaritan's Purse, Boys and Girls Club, Hilinski's Hope, Ronald McDonald House and others.
"I want to thank Coach Gilbert and his staff at Berry College for inviting us to the 9
th Annual Faceoff for a Cause. Considering the impact that Hurricane Helene had on our region and the Asheville area, I can't think of a better way for us to spend a Saturday in the fall. We are excited to compete against some great teams and raise money for a great cause." Struss said.
Admission to the event is free but donations will be accepted at the gate. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the MANNA Foodbank and will support 16 counties in Western North Carolina, specifically those hit hardest from Hurricane Helene to help aid in their recovery processes.
If you are unable to attend on Oct. 26
th but would still like to donate, you can do so online by clicking
HERE.
Each of the participating six teams will play two 60-minute games beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the final game of the day wrapping up at 4:30 p.m. Additionally, Berry will be hosting a FREE CLINIC to anyone looking to learn 'The Creators Game' at 2 p.m. Be sure to register for the FREE CLINIC
HERE.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- 9:00 – 10:15 - Young-Harris v. Reinhardt
- 10:15 – 11:30 - Young-Harris v. Georgia Tech
- 11:30 – 12:45 - Berry College v. Reinhardt
- 12:45 – 2:00 - Georgia Tech v. North Greenville Univ.
2:00 – 2:45 -
Free Lacrosse Clinic to Rome area Youth
- 2:45 – 4:00 - Berry College v. North Greenville Univ.
MANNA FoodBank Equity Commitment:
MANNA FoodBank is a network of more than 200 partner agencies, volunteers, staff, board, and community working together in a shared mission of involving, educating, and uniting people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina.
At MANNA FoodBank, people experiencing hunger and food insecurity in our region are at the center of our actions and decisions. We envision a hunger-free Western North Carolina where everyone can participate, prosper and have access to food that is both nourishing and culturally responsive. We recognize that systemic injustices and oppression exist—such as racism, classism, and sexism—and that these create and perpetuate conditions that sustain poverty, hunger, and health disparities.
Understanding this, we commit to serve marginalized communities, in both urban and rural environments, in ways that value identity, lived experiences, and unique barriers to accessing food. We resolve to educate ourselves, listen to our communities, elevate marginalized voices, and respond to bias and inequities that occur. We confront oppression and poverty by developing solutions to hunger that are community-driven, equitable, accessible, honor a diversity of needs, and value everyone. Our food programs and public policy efforts aim to build a society where everyone can thrive—celebrating our differences and working together to overcome injustices that might divide us… because no one should be hungry.
To get involved and learn more, visit: https://www.mannafoodbank.org/
