NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- The Christopher Newport men's lacrosse team is helping raise funds and awareness for the HEADstrong Foundation as the Captains are participating in Mustache Madness for the eighth straight year.

Dating back to 2012, Christopher Newport has been an active participant in Mustache Madness, which is an annual campaign in the lacrosse community that is used to help families affected by cancer. Student-athletes around the country are encouraged to grow their mustaches to help raise funds and awareness for the HEADstrong Foundation.

This year, the national campaign hopes to raise $315,000 to commemorate the 315,000 American families that will be impacted by a cancer diagnosis during the duration of the campaign.

Mustache Madness is in its 11th year and was originally created by Ken Clausen, who served as a captain on the Virginia men's lacrosse team alongside Christopher Newport head coach Mikey Thompson during the 2010 season.

For those interested in learning more about the campaign or hoping to donate, please visit the following websites:

Christopher Newport's Donation Page: Link
National Campaign Page: Link

The HEADstrong Foundation is a national organization founded by the lacrosse community that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by cancer. Established in 2007, HEADstrong has raised over $15 million while providing assistance to nearly 17,000 patients and families.

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