Face Off For A Cause Announces Captains
Orlando, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2010) – he Samaritan Team has named the eight honorary captains of the third annual Face Off For A Cause. Andrew Coughlan, Carlos De Leon, Kevin Grafeld, Kevin Keith, Ian Lennon, Rafael Lopez, Severa Rodriquez and Paul Smith – all Wounded Warrior Project TRACK students – will serve as captain with one of the eight college teams. TRACK is the only education center in the nation designed for wounded warriors.
“As a former Marine and combat veteran, I am honored to be able to stand on the same field of play with our eight honorary captains,” said Greg Robinson, The Samaritan Team Event Director for Face Off For A Cause. “These unwavering individuals have given so much and ask for so little in their quest to return to civilian life. This is by far one of the greatest events that I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of.”
| Honorary Captain | Service | Hometown | Team |
| Andrew Coughlan | U.S. Army | Ludington, Mich. | Limestone |
| Carlos De Leon | U.S. Army (ret.) | Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico | Central Florida |
| Kevin Grafeld | U.S. Marine Corps | Levittown, N.Y. | NYIT |
| Kevin Keith | U.S. Army Reserve | Huntington Beach, Calif. | Florida Southern |
| Ian Lennon | U.S. Marine
Corps (ret.) |
Lindenhurst, N.Y. | Florida State |
| Rafael Lopez | U.S. Army Reserve | Queens, N.Y. | Auburn |
| Severa Roriquez | U.S. Marine
Corps (ret.) |
San Antonio, Texas | Rollins |
| Paul Smith | U.S. Army | Corvallis, Ore. | Florida |
A two-day lacrosse showcase benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project, Face Off For A Cause will take place Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13. Over 20 high school games will take place at various locations on Friday, Feb. 12. The college games begin at 12 Noon at Boone High School on Saturday, Feb. 13
Tickets for Face Off For A Cause are currently on sale for $20 are good for both Friday and Saturday. Tickets can be purchased before Feb. 12 or at the various locations. To purchase prior to Feb. 12, contact Greg Robinson by phone at (386) 246-5293 or by e-mail at gr.sos1@yahoo.com.
For more information about Face Off For A Cause, visit www.samaritanteam.org
About The Samaritan Team:
The Samaritan Team serves to raise awareness for charitable organizations using the forums of health, fitness, and team athletics. The Samaritan Team does this by organizing awareness and fundraising events so that organizations can concentrate their efforts on important programs targeted for their community. More information about The Samaritan Team can be found at www.samaritanteam.org.
About the Wounded Warrior Project:
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Its purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severly injured service members, to help severely injured men and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, apolitical organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Third Annual Face Off For A Cause Schedule:
Friday, Feb. 12:
All Saints Academy (Winter Haven, Fla.) – Fish Hawk LC vs. Newsome, 6 p.m.; All Saints Academy vs. Berkley Prep, 8 p.m.
Bishop Moore High School (Orlando, Fla.) – Lake Mary vs. Gulliver, 6 p.m.; Bishop Moore vs. Lincoln, 8 p.m.
Boone High School (Orlando, Fla.) – Winter Park vs. The Bolles School, 4 p.m.; Oviedo vs. Barron Collier, 6 p.m.; Boone vs. Creekside, 8 p.m.
Hagerty High School (Oviedo, Fla.) – St. Andrews vs. Lake Brantley, 6 p.m.; Ponte Vedra vs. Hagerty, 8 p.m.
Lake Howell High School (Winter Park, Fla.) – Tampa-Freedom vs. Palm Beach Gardens, 6 p.m.; Lake Howell vs. Mantanzas, 8 p.m.
Winter Springs High School (Winter Springs, Fla.) – Timber Creek vs. Apopka, 4 p.m.; Winter Springs vs. Lake Highland, 6 p.m.; Boca High vs. Tampa Plant, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13 (all games at Boone High School)
New York Tech vs. Limestone, Noon
Florida State vs. Central Florida, 2 p.m.
Florida Southern vs. Rollins, 4 p.m.
Auburn vs. Florida, 6 p.m.
