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Senior Stars Grant Ament, Ally Kennedy, Michael Sowers Team Up to Support HEADstrong 'Last Shift'
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/senior-stars-grant-ament-ally-kennedy-michael-sowers-team-up-to-support-headstrong-last-shift-/56193

The trio of seniors are stars of collegiate lacrosse, and as they face decisions about their futures amid the shutdown of the NCAA season, they opted to do something to help the community.

Inspired by interactions with HEADstrong this spring, they are leading #LastShift2020. The concept is inspired by Nick Colleluori’s Last Shift. The most meaningful shift of his life was getting to lace up his cleats amid his battle with cancer, playing in a club game one more time.

On April 6, 2020, Ament, Sowers, Kennedy and their peers will participate in a virtual 5k in honor of the HEADstrong Foundation, spreading awareness for cancer patients who are at the highest risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Many of the folks that HEADstrong serves are amid the highest risk of the virus and need the most help.

For Ally, getting her senior season cut short is something she never imagined but is looking at this as a new opportunity to play for the greater good. "This campaign means a lot to me, being able to be a part of something that's much larger than myself in a time of adversity shows that it has always been more than just a sport for so many people," she said.