Philadelphia, Pa. - (4/11/2017) – In conjunction with their fellow East Coast Conference (ECC) schools, the Chestnut Hill College men's lacrosse team is proud to come together to raise awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during the 2017 campaign. The Griffins will host their MDA fundraising contest on Saturday, April 15, when the Scarlet and Gold host St. Thomas Aquinas College for Senior Day at the PW Football Stadium.  
 
This season's fundraising effort was spearheaded by Dominican College Head Coach Marcelo Sandoval, and Associate Head Coach Daniel Steigert. The pair suggested the MDA fundraiser to honor late Dominican College Assistant Basketball Coach and Assistant Sports Information Director – Michael Coffey – who passed away from complications due to Muscular Dystrophy in April 2016.
 
The MDA mission is leading the fight to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life. We use our collective strength to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger by finding research breakthroughs across diseases; caring for individuals from day one; and empowering families with services and support in hometowns across America.
 
The Griffins will raise funds for the MDA through a 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds benefitting the foundation.
 
For more information on the Muscular Dystrophy Association, please visit www.mda.org