Hauppauge, N.Y. - Hosted by former softball
player Alexis Gonzalez, the LIU Post softball team took some time
to assist with Kicks For Cancer last Saturday.
Kicks for Cancer celebrates former Hauppauge High School student
Courtney Tomkin, who was diagnosed with brain cancer and lost her
battle six years ago. Gonzalez holds the event every year at the
high school during the men's and women's soccer Kicks for Cancer
benefit contests.
"LIU Post softball looks forward to attending this event every year
in support of Coutney Tomkin," said Head Coach Jamie Apicella
(Holbrook, N.Y.). "We will continue to support Courtney's family
and friends every year at Kicks for Cancer."
The Pioneers volunteered their time throughout the soccer matches,
selling raffle tickets and helping Gonzalez in the organization and
management of the event.
"We love coming down to Kicks for Cancer every year in support of
our former teammate and to honor the memory of Courtney Tomkin,"
said sophomore infielder Kayla McCoy (Smithtown, N.Y.). "Alexis
coordinates such an amazing event and our team is always more than
happy to help out such an important cause."
Provided by the LIU Post Sports Information Department.
