On April 8, the Bishop O'Connell boys lacrosse program will participate in the the Seventh Annual Checking for Cancer Lacrosse Invitational at the Haverford School near Philadelphia, Pa. The tournament will feature premier ranked boys and girls lacrosse programs. All teams will compete in the spirit of the game while promoting the important cause of cancer awareness.
The mission of cancer awareness is particularly personal to both coaches. Haverford School Head Coach John Nostrant was diagnosed with prostate cancer nine years ago, and Bishop O'Connell Head Coach Kevin Giblin, is now in remission from his colon cancer.
John and Kevin were roommates in college and line mates on the lacrosse field as players. They remain the best of friends. Both highly acclaimed coaches helped coach the United States U-19 Men's Team to the International World Federation Championship in British Columbia in 2008. Each, however, has had to quietly but courageously endure private ordeals that are all too common to the thousands of individuals who are diagnosed with cancer each year.
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