January 27, 2010 E-MAIL PRINT

Yale clinic raises $3,500 for Haiti relief

by PR Wire Report/

From left, assistant Jillian Byers, Claire Eliasberg, coach Brigid Strain, Diane Castrovinci of the American Red Cross, head coach Anne Phillips, and Jess Sturgill.

From left, assistant Jillian Byers, Claire Eliasberg, coach Brigid Strain, Diane Castrovinci of the American Red Cross, head coach Anne Phillips, and Jess Sturgill.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — After the recent earthquake in Haiti, the Yale women's lacrosse team made a last-minute change to the free lacrosse clinic they had scheduled for Jan. 24: it would also serve as a fund-raiser. With less than a week to get the word out, the team still had a remarkable response. It wound up raising $3,502 for the American Red Cross' relief efforts while also helping teach the game to the local youth lacrosse community.

The clinic, which was held at SONO Field House in Norwalk, Conn., was open to all ages and featured the Yale coaching staff and team. Approximately 75 young lacrosse players attended.

The Bulldogs will have their first official practice Sunday — "Midnight Madness", with practice scheduled to run until 2 a.m. indoors. Yale opens the regular season Feb. 27 vs. Holy Cross at Reese Stadium.

The Yale Athletic Department is planning a major fundraising effort for Haiti. Check here for details.

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