
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 14-year-old pediatric brain tumor survivor. Since its inception, LFG has raised more than $1 million 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} News and EventsOhio State Coach Urban Meyer Will Speak at LFG Football Camp OhioUrban Meyer, the new head coach at The Ohio State University, will be the featured guest speaker at the Third Annual Lauren´s First and Goal Football Camp on Sunday, June 17 at Otterbein University. Penn State Coach Bill O'Brien to Speak at LFG Camp in PALauren´s First and Goal Foundation is excited to announce Bill O´Brien, head football coach at Penn State University, will be the featured guest speaker at the Ninth Annual LFG Football Camp on Sunday, June 3 at Lafayette College. Perk and Friends Buffalo Marathon RunMuhlenberg College assistant coach Tom Perkovich is running the Buffalo Marathon this month in honor of LFG. Click on the link above to read his story and support his effort. LFG Surpasses More Than $1 Million in Grant AwardsLFG is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $143,000 to pediatric cancer research, patient services and families living with the disease. This year´s donations will bring LFG´s total contributions to more than $1 million since 2004. | How You Can HelpCommunity Fundraiser: Circle of StrengthEach year, Lauren´s Circle of Strength grows making it stronger and better. Buy a Book: 'Hope is Here to Stay' or 'Manual of Football Drills and Skills'All proceeds are directed to Laurenīs First and Goal Foundation. Sign up for our newsletterSign up to receive our email newsletter and stay informed about LFG news and events. | Manual of Football Drills and Skills AvailableMore than 130 volunteer college and professional football coaches contributed skills and drills for this book to support Lauren´s First and Goal Foundation. Order your copy today.
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