About Lauren's First and Goal

Lauren´s First and Goal is a non-profit organization, a labor of love started in 2004 by John and Marianne Loose in honor of their daughter, Lauren, a 12-year-old pediatric brain tumor survivor. Since its inception, LFG has raised more than $800,000 toward its mission to provide financial support for brain tumor research and cancer services, to offer financial and emotional support to families living with pediatric cancer, and to increase awareness of the disease.

{Pictured above is Lauren with Orlando Bloom}

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News and Events

LFG Announces 2009 Grant Recipients

Lauren´s First and Goal Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of $173,275 in grants, which includes $163,500 to seven organizations related to pediatric cancer research and services and more than $9,200 directly to family support.

LFG's Troxell Named Coach of the Year Finalist

Winner Earns $50,000 for Charity of Their Choice
Now in its fourth year of heralding college football coaches who demonstrate sportsmanship, integrity and responsibility on and off the field, Liberty Mutual Insurance recently named Franklin & Marshall College Head Football Coach John Troxell one of five Division III finalists for the 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award.

LFG Tabbed Charity of the Month by Jewelry Boutique

One Meaning Will Donate Percentage of Sales to LFG

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Lauren´s First and Goal Foundation is excited to announce it has been chosen as the Charity of the Month for December by One Meaning, a Manhattan-based jewelry and apparel boutique.

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How You Can Help

Donate

It´s now easy to donate online.

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Community Fundraiser: Circle of Strength

Each year, Lauren´s Circle of Strength grows making it stronger and better.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Learn about our volunteer opportunities.

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Buy a Book: 'Hope is Here to Stay'

All proceeds are directed to Lauren´s First and Goal Foundation.

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Football Camp

Pictured above: Lafayette football player volunteers.

The seventh annual Lauren´s First and Goal Football Camp will be held on Sunday, June 6 at Lafayette College´s Metzgar Athletics Complex in Easton, Pa. High school student-athletes can register online or download a registration form.

New this year, Lauren´s First and Goal will hold a second camp at Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio on Sunday, June 27. Online registration and a downloadable form are also available for this camp.

College coaches wishing to volunteer at either camp should visit our football camp page for more information.