Number of Participants: 56
Hours Donated: 8
Value of Time Served: $15,586
Event Type: Health & Medicine
Activity: Lacrosse
School: Fairport Senior High School
Date: April 19, 2026
Location:
Fairport High School
Dave Paddock Way, Fairport
NY
About:
The Fairport Boys Lacrosse and Fairport Girls Lacrosse programs recently joined forces with Canandaigua Boys Lacrosseand Canandaigua Girls Lacrosse for a memorable “Cross Out Cancer” doubleheader—an event that showcased the true power of athletics to bring communities together for a greater purpose.
From the first whistle to the final moments, both games were filled with energy, competition, and pride. But beyond the action on the field, the day represented something much bigger—a unified effort to raise awareness and support the fight against cancer.
With strong participation from players, coaches, families, and fans, the event created an electric atmosphere while also serving as a reminder of the impact that can be made when communities rally around a shared cause. The collaboration between Fairport and Canandaigua highlighted not only the strength of both programs, but also the compassion and leadership of their student-athletes.
Through donations, attendance, and community engagement, the “Cross Out Cancer” initiative demonstrated how high school athletics can inspire meaningful change—turning competition into connection and purpose.
Events like this exemplify education-based athletics at its best—where teamwork, service, and community come together to make a lasting difference.
