UALBANY LACROSSE SUPPORTS NICOLE DALE ALOPECIA FUND ON SATURDAY March 29, 2007
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Albany, N.Y. – University at Albany head men’s lacrosse coach Scott Marr and the announced today that the program will be asking for your support on Saturday, March 31 in making donations to the Nicole Dale Alopecia Fund. The Great Danes will meet University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) at John Fallon Field in a rematch of last year’s America East Conference championship final at 12 noon.Nicole Dale, the sister of Derek, a starting UAlbany attackman, was diagnosed in 14 months ago with microadenoma, a brain tumor near the pituitary gland. In addition, Nicole, a seventh-grade student from Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., also has alopecia universalis, a disease that affects the autoimmune system and results in a total loss of body hair.
Katie Bishop, from the UAlbany department of athletics, will be stationed in the bleacher area on the east side of John Fallon Field, collecting donations in an effort offset Nicole Dale’s medical expenses. For those who cannot attend Saturday’s game, donations can be sent by mail to: Nicole Dale Alopecia Fund, 29 Carlson Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.
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