ITHACA, N.Y. – Once again, the Cornell men's lacrosse team will host its annual fundraising event for the Dream Factory of Central New York, holding the Clinic for a Cause on Sunday, April 3 at Schoellkopf Field on the Cornell campus.

The members of the Cornell men's lacrosse team will be on hand to teach skills, give instruction, and run games. Afterwards, participants will be treated to a tour of the Big Red locker room, as well as an autograph session and pizza party with the Big Red.

Proceeds from the clinic will benefit the Dream Factory of CNY, which grants wishes to critically and chronically ill children in our local area.

Reserve your spot now by contacting Jack Dudley at: jbd82@cornell.edu, or by calling: 410-365-6700.

Who: Cornell Men's Lacrosse Team
What: Clinic for a Cause
Where: Schoellkopf Field on the Cornell Campus in Ithaca N.Y.
(Inclement weather location will be the Ramin Room in Bartels Hall)
When: Sunday, April 3; 12:21 - 2:30 p.m.
Registration: Begins at 11:30 a.m. at the field entrance to Schoellkopf Field
Why: To raise funds to help critically and chronically ill children in our area
Ages: Grades 3-8
Cost: $35 per participant
Payment: Payments can be made on the day of the clinic.

Clinic for a Cause
Clinic for a Cause is an annual event run by the members of the Cornell men's lacrosse team to benefit the Dream Factory of Central New York. The Clinic for a Cause gives youth lacrosse players in the community an opportunity to learn skills, strategies and sportsmanship from one of the top collegiate lacrosse teams in the nation.

The Dream Factory of Central New York
The Dream Factory of Central New York is a local chapter of a National Non-Profit that grants dreams to critically and chronically ill children. It is the second largest wish-granting organization in the United States. Should you know a child who might be eligible for a dream, or for more information about the Dream Factory visit www.dreamfactoryinc.org, or contact us at centralnewyork@dreamfactoryinc.org, or call 607-272-1264. Please know that your kindness will help local Dream Children experience the simple joy of being a child.

The History of the Save the Day Program
In February 2003, Cornell's then-junior goaltender Kyle Miller was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Despite his doctor's prognosis that he would not play collegiate lacrosse again, Miller made a triumphant return to the Big Red, seeing action in six games during the 2005 season. During the summer of 2003, while Miller was at home undergoing treatment, Ian Rosenberger '04 and David Pittard '04 decided to do something to support their teammate. The senior class chose to raise money to help children that were faced with chronic and critical illnesses. After teaming up with the Tompkins Trust Company and The Central New York Chapter of the Dream Factory, the Cornell lacrosse team founded the Save the Day fundraising program in the spring of 2004. This year's clinic will continue to support Cornell Lacrosse's fundraising effort for the Dream Factory. With your help, we look forward to the opportunity to continue to create more memories of a lifetime for local kids.

Former Save the Day Coordinators
Ian Rosenberger, David Pittard, Cam Marchant, Joe Boulukos, Matt McMonagle, Matt Robbins, Mike and Tom Corbolotti, Eric Genova, Alex Cocoziello, Max Seibald, Pierce Derkac.