TOWSON, Md. – In advance of its Pediatric Cancer Awareness game on April 7, the Towson University men's lacrosse program revealed its special one-off helmets for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) game against longtime rival Drexel University.
 
The custom chrome Cascade S helmets, which will go on sale next week, were revealed on Lax Sports Network Wednesday afternoon. Proceeds from the helmet sale benefits the Cool Kids Campaign, an organization based in Towson, Maryland that is devoted to improving the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their families by focusing on the academic, social and emotional needs brought on by a cancer diagnosis.
 
The helmets are now for sale on TowsonTigers.com on a first come, first served basis. Prices have been set at $350 per helmet for out-right purchase. There is also be an auction on TowsonTigers.com for a helmet signed by the entire 2018 Towson University men's lacrosse team.
 
Designed by assistant coach and defensive coordinator Dan Cocchi, in conjunction with Zima Gear, the helmets feature a cartoon version the Towson athletics mascot, Doc the Tiger, playing lacrosse. The back of the helmets features the Cool Kids Campaign logo while the chin strap has the organization's motto "Cancer Fears Me" on the chin cup. Along the second bar of the face mask, Cascade included the words Cool Kids. The gray of the chrome helmets represents those affected by brain cancer while the top vent area features a yellow cancer ribbon.
 
For more information about the helmets and the sales, please visiting TowsonTigers.com on Monday for links to the store.
 
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