CUA baseball team to take part in Friends of Jacklyn on April 16
WASHINGTON – On Saturday, April 16 the CUA baseball team
will welcome its newest fan to town when the Cardinals take part in
the Friends of Jacklyn program. While CUA takes on
Susquehanna in a doubleheader, there will be a special young man in
attendance cheering on the Cardinals.
CUA is taking part in the Friends of Jacklyn program, which is a
non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of
life for children with pediatric brain tumors and their
families. FOJ was formed in 2005 and matches a child in need
of love, support and friendship with a college or high school
sports team based on geographic basis.
After the adoption is completed, the child becomes an extension of
the team where a unique bond is formed between the team members,
the child and the family. The benefit to all is a personal
loving support network that creates a unique bond. The result
of the FOJ adoption is the child feels involved and each individual
team member gains insight into the value of helping others.
CUA freshman Brian Cahill offered his thoughts on participating in
FOJ. “The entire team is really excited to be a part of
the program. It’s an honor for us to be selected to
host our adopted child and make a difference in his
life.”
He continued, “We’re looking forward to being with our
adopted child during this time when he needs additional
support. We’ll do anything we can to try and take his
mind off things even if for just a little bit. He was at one
of our games earlier this season, which was great, and we
can’t wait to see him again. Hopefully we can play well
and he’ll remember the day as being extra special.”
The Cardinals baseball team is the third CUA team to become a
member of the Friends of Jacklyn program joining the women’s
and men’s lacrosse programs.
Prior to Saturday’s games vs. Susquehanna the Cardinals will
host Bridgewater on Wednesday afternoon beginning at 4 p.m. at
Talbot Field.
Saturday’s games will start at noon.
