Lauren's First and Goal

About Lauren's First and Goal

Lauren's First and Goal is a non-profit organization, a labor of love started in 2004 by John and Marianne Loose in honor of their daughter, Lauren, a pediatric brain tumor survivor. Since its inception, LFG has raised more than $2 million toward its mission to provide financial support for brain tumor research and cancer services, to offer financial and emotional support to families living with pediatric cancer, and to increase awareness of the disease.

{Pictured above is Lauren with Orlando Bloom}

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News and Events

Research, Patient Services, and Family Support Highlight 2016 Grant Awards

Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation today announced nearly $170,000 in grant awards to pediatric cancer research, patient services, and families impacted by the disease. LFG has now awarded more than $1.6 million in grants as part of the fight against pediatric cancer since 2004.

PA Football Camp Helps LFG Surpass $2 Million Raised

Just 12 years after the idea of Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation was conceived, the nonprofit organization announced it has surpassed more than $2 million raised. Its 2016 high school football camps at Lafayette College and Otterbein University, held June 4-5, helped LFG reach the milestone.

How You Can Help

Donate

It's now easy to donate online.

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Community Fundraiser: Circle of Strength

Each year, Lauren's Circle of Strength grows making it stronger and better.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Learn about our volunteer opportunities.

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Buy a Book: 'Hope is Here to Stay' or 'Manual of Football Drills and Skills'

All proceeds are directed to Lauren´s First and Goal Foundation.

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Looking for Football Drills?
Manual of Football Drills and Skills Available

More than 130 volunteer college and professional football coaches contributed skills and drills for this book to support Lauren's First and Goal Foundation. Order your copy today.

Football Camps
Pictured above: Lafayette football player volunteers.

We'd like to take a moment to thank all of the campers, coaches and volunteers who help make our annual Lauren's First and Goal football camps a great success!