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Why Lacrosse the Nations?

My name is Greg Bice. I am a current MBA candidate at The Ohio State University and a defensemen in the MLL.

I am a part of Lacrosse the Nations.

Why LtN?

I believe in the mission of LtN, using the sport of lacrosse to help educate and empower impoverished communities. Sports have influenced and impacted my life, aided in developing many of my core principles, improved my self-confidence and taught me the value in strong community. I want to share this positive aspect of my life with those who might not otherwise have the access to team sports. I believe in the challenge and growth that comes from bringing different worlds together. Discovering that everyone does not live the way I live, does not think the way I think, and does not see the world the way I see the world. It is an opportunity for growth and there is beauty in our differences. I believe in the power of being both a teacher and a student. Helping those who are materially impoverished only to find that we are spiritually impoverished can change the way we live each day. I believe we are all children of God, loved and called to share our love. I believe in building relationships, that people matter and that sport is a great platform for fostering these relationships. I believe we can make a difference together. I believe our voices are loudest when we sing together. I believe in the power of love, the ability to change, and peace through unity.

Why LtN?

Because I believe.

1/20/2010 | posted by Laura Neumann | 0 Comments |

FCA's Peter Kohn Award



Men's Lacrosse: Lacrosse the Nations Co-Founder Brad Corrigan to be presented with FCA's Peter Kohn Award Saturday at the US Lacrosse National Convention

The US Lacrosse National Convention is attended by over 5,000 college and high school lacrosse coaches annually. The presence of The Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the convention creates a unique platform to encourage and challenge lacrosse coaches to leave a positive legacy in their communities that will last forever.

FCA Lacrosse hosts an annual Saturday morning Breakfast that features a guest speaker and the Peter Kohn award at the Convention.

Peter Kohn Award
Peter Kohn was one of the most beloved and unique figures in the lacrosse world. For 50 years Kohn was connected to the sport of lacrosse. A recent subject of a documentary chronicling his life, Kohn started as a field manager for the Park School in Baltimore in 1954. He was manager of the US teams from 1978 to 1998, for the North-South All-Star game for over 25 years, for club teams in the United States Club Lacrosse Association for over 20 years, for Middlebury College from 1981 to 2003 and numerous other lacrosse events over the years. The lacrosse field at Middlebury was named in his honor and he was previously inducted into the US Lacrosse New England Hall of Fame. Peter served as a volunteer with FCA Lacrosse from 1988 until his recent death in 2009. He was and still is one of the most recognized figures within the game of lacrosse.


Every year the Peter Kohn award is given to a member of the lacrosse community who best represents the scripture: “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13).

This year’s award winner is Brad Corrigan. Brad Corrigan was born in Denver, Colorado and graduated from Littleton High School in 1992 with All American honors as a midfielder. Brad went on to have a successful college career playing lacrosse at Middlebury College (ranked 4th in the nation '96). In 2009 he helped to found Lacrosse the Nations (LtN) alongside MLL all-star Brett Hughes and executive director Laura Neumann to usher in lacrosse and the universal language of sport to serve and uplift children in communities of extreme poverty. LtN is a pending 501(c)3 non-profit organization who’s mission is to “raise up lacrosse players, coaches, referees, and sports enthusiasts to be ambassadors of hope in difficult communities worldwide.” LtN’s pilot program is being developed in a trash dump community in Managua, Nicaragua where 500+ minors work daily scavenging in the trash fields. A close friend of Peter Kohn, Brad and Peter had a friendship that dates back to their times together at Middlebury college. Peter had also planned to join Lacrosse the Nations this past september on one of their foundational trips to Nicaragua but passed away the month prior to the trip.

To donate to the Peter Kohn Memorial Sponsorship Fund, being established through LtN to sponsor lacrosse players to travel to Nicaragua and serve this community, please send checks payable to Lacrosse the Nations to PO Box 692 Littleton, CO 80160. Please write Peter Kohn Memorial Sponsorship Fund in the memo.

Nominations for future award winners can be made at the FCA Lacrosse Breakfast each year, by submitting a names to FCA Lacrosse at fcalax@gmail.com or by calling 410-891-2643. If you are interested in sponsoring the FCA Lacrosse Breakfast and the Peter Kohn Award email FCA Lacrosse at fcalax@gmail.com.


Award Recepients
1998 – Peter Kohn
1999 – Hank Janczyk
2000 – Buddy Beardmore
2001 – Jim Darcangelo
2002 – Susan Powell
2003 – Bob Scott
2004 – Jerry Schmidt
2005 – Richie Moran
2006 – Jim Grube
2007 – Ed Britton
2008 – Dave Urick
2009 – Richie Meade
2010 – Brad Corrigan

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1/13/2010 | posted by Laura Neumann | 0 Comments |

Pam Quinn: Treasures in the Trash


Lacrosse the Nations would like to thank Pam Quinn for sharing her beautiful photos of La Chureca with her community in Middlebury, Vermont. She has been a tremendous support and friend to us, and we are so grateful to have her, her family and her community as a part of this LtN team.

Below are her reflections on her first photo exhibit and a few of her favorite photos...

"Amidst the hubbub of holiday preparations, people in Middlebury, Vermont took time out for an unusual type of holiday story...the story of children who live in a garbage dump in Managua, Nicaragua.

On December 11th, over 150 people gathered at “51 Main” to see my exhibit “Treasures in the Trash: photographs of the children of La Chureca”. The story was told of their existence in the dump, and of two foundations helping them out: “Love, Light & Melody”, and “Lacrosse the Nations”.

I loved seeing and hearing people’s reactions to various photos. I can never predict which photo will capture someone’s heart. One woman’s son had done work in Central America. Another woman had nephews adopted from Central America. Many had personal stories to share after seeing the photos. It was the first time my photos had been displayed, and the reaction was overwhelming! I am hoping that seeing the children will inspire people to support Lacrosse the Nations through a donation or by joining in on a trip!

Brad Corrigan and Dave Campbell, both driving forces behind Lacrosse the Nations, will be holding a panel discussion and a screening of the Lacrosse the Nations documentary on January 20th at “51 Main” in Middlebury at 7pm. Come and join us if you are in the area! The documentary is a phenomenal and touching look at the first venture of the Lacrosse the Nations team into La Chureca." For more information, please contact Pam at pamela.quinn@yahoo.com.






12/29/2009 | posted by Laura Neumann | 0 Comments |