Number of Participants: 100
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $3,479
Event Type: Children & Youth
Activity: Schools
Date: December 31, 2025
Location:
Hofstra University
Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead
NY
About:
Hofstra Pride Athletics brought the campus community together for a powerful day of remembrance, unity, and purpose with the Nick’s Big Bench Club Competition, held in honor of Hofstra Men’s Lacrosse alum Nick Colleluori.
Under the message “For Nick,” members of the #HofstraFamily rallied to raise both funds and awareness for the HEADstrong Foundation, an organization founded to honor Nick’s legacy and support families affected by cancer. The event highlighted the deep connection between Hofstra Athletics and the causes that matter most to its community.
Nick’s Big Bench Club Competition served as more than a test of strength—it was a celebration of Nick’s enduring impact and the continued commitment of Hofstra student-athletes, coaches, and supporters to giving back. Through participation and generosity, the Pride of Long Island demonstrated how athletics can unite people around a shared mission of hope, support, and remembrance.
Events like this reflect the true spirit of Hofstra Pride, showing that when a community comes together with purpose, its impact reaches far beyond the field.
