Yale Field Hockey's 2nd Annual "Get a Grip" Campaign
On the heels of their very successful drive to raise awareness and funds for myotonic dystrophy research, the women's field hockey team at Yale will once again hold a season-long fundraiser for the MDF in honor of rising junior goalkeeper Ona McConnell, who has been diagnosed with this disorder. The campaign, known as "Get a Grip", launches with the team's September 3, 2011 game vs. Stanford.
The Bulldogs will collect pledges for a season-long “goal-a-thon” as part of their campaign to support the efforts of the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation. So, every goal they score will help bring us closer to treatments and a cure for myotonic dystrophy. Last year's inaugural campaign raised more than $50,000 for myotonic dystrophy research. More details about Yale's efforts can be found on the Yale Bulldogs website.
Yale "Get A Grip" Press Coverage:
Yale Announces 2011 Field Hockey Schedule
http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-fieldh/2011-12/releases/20110608lwcok7
Inspired by Teammate Ona McConnell, Yale Field Hockey Continues "Get a Grip" Campaign vs. Myotonic Dystrophy http://www.myotonic.org/community/latest-news/yale-get-a-grip-campaign/
Ona McConnell Battles On and Off the Field
http://www.myotonic.org/community/latest-news/ona-mcconnell-battles-on-and-off-the-field/
