Kicks for Cancer donations top $1M
The milestone highlights nearly two decades of community involvement through an annual week of high school events.
Kicks for Cancer has now donated over $1 million to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
The milestone highlights nearly two decades of community involvement through an annual week of athletic events and fundraising at the high school. This year brought thousands of students, families, and local businesses together for games, merchandise sales, and Kicks-themed promotions across town.
Trish Seifer, a volunteer organizer for the event, said in a response sent through the school district that the funds raised make a real impact on cancer research.
“Our students and supporters are saving lives,” she said. “We hope that it leads to many, many women surviving this terrible disease, allowing children to keep hold of their mothers and families to keep hold of their loved ones.”
Kicks for Cancer began in 2007 when boys varsity soccer coach Ray Pavlik organized a tribute game in memory of Lois Wells, the mother of assistant coach Steve Wells, and his brother Dan, who died of stage IV ovarian cancer.
Dana-Farber recognized the event’s success by partnering with organizers to create the Acton-Carlisle Kicks for Cancer Fund, this year. The new fund allows donations and outreach to continue year-round.
In an email sent to The Acton Bridge, Superintendent Laurie Hunter said: “Every year, Kicks for Cancer demonstrates the best of our Acton-Carlisle community. It’s not just about the athletic competition, it is about students stepping up, honoring loved ones, and coming together to make a meaningful contribution to the fight against cancer.”
