EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University's men's and women's soccer teams have partnered with Vs. Cancer this season to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. The fundraisers are lasting throughout the season, but the Warriors are highlighting their efforts during their doubleheader vs. Slippery Rock on Saturday, Sept. 30.

In partnership with Vs. Cancer, 50 percent of the money raised will fund national brain tumor research efforts through the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, while the other half goes directly to the pediatric oncology unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Brant Masters, Director of Team Relations for the Vs. Cancer, played collegiate baseball at Furman University and participated with Vs. Cancer as a fundraiser before coming to work for Vs. Cancer full-time.

"It is exciting to see the efforts of the men's and women's soccer teams at ESU, making an immediate impact at Lehigh Valley Hospital. As college athletes, kids look up to them. They are not only helping local children who are fighting, but are also making a difference for the next child fighting through funding groundbreaking research. With the support of this incredible team, we are going to make a true difference in these children's lives."

Vs. Cancer was founded in 2012 by childhood brain tumor survivor Chase Jones, who was a collegiate baseball player at the University of North Carolina during the time of his diagnosis. The support of his teammates during treatment was his largest source of strength, which Vs. Cancer now provides to kids all across the U.S. by working with college athletic teams.  

Vs. Cancer has worked with hundreds of athletes, teams and communities nationwide to fund the comprehensive spectrum of the pediatric cancer battle: from research initiatives across the country to healing programs within local children's hospitals. With the help of their student athletes, Vs. Cancer has raised over $4 million dollars since their inception.


To donate to the team's pages, please visit:

* https://team.vs-cancer.org/esuwomens2017

* https://team.vs-cancer.org/esumens2017