Aaron Loy Lacrosse Shootout fundraiser - Dec 28

[Mike Ratermann]

Dear Oceanside parents and players,

As most of you are aware Aaron Loy, (La Costa Canyon '13) is in the midst of
a grueling recovery process after a deadly bout with an extremely aggressive
strain of Neisseria (bacterial) meningitis for which there is not an
approved US vaccine.  The meningitis led to sepsis (blood infection) and
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) which caused severe
complications. Antibiotics have since eradicated the meningitis, however
Aaron's body is valiantly fighting to recover from the related
complications. While meningococcal disease is often fatal, doctors were able
to save Aaron's life but unfortunately had to amputate both his lower legs.
Aaron now faces a long and challenging road to recovery.

As a player at La Costa Canyon HS, Aaron was a 3-year starter for the
Mavericks and a 1st team All-CIF selection in San Diego in 2012 and a
two-time 1st team All-League selection.  In 2012, he was a starting
midfielder for the LCC team that went 22-1 and finished #18 in Inside
Lacrosse's National Poll.  That year we played in 3 overtime games including
the CIF championship game.  Loy scored the overtime goal in each of those
games and was by far our team's most valuable player!   Aaron was also a
member of the Alpha (formerly Mavericks) lacrosse club along with the West
Coast Starz.

Aaron is a very special person and has touched many lives.  We will be
holding a one day lacrosse shootout for Aaron on Saturday, December 28th at
La Costa Canyon HS.  This is a great way to show your support for Aaron and
his family while doing something that he loves, playing lacrosse!  There are
games for all ages of players and everyone is welcome to participate.
Please click on the link and follow the instructions on registering for the
tournament; http://www.aaronloylacrosseshootout.com/

If you are not able to attend but would like to make a tax deductible
contribution, Aaron's family has chosen to fund raise with HelpHopeLive.
HelpHopeLive assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax
deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used
only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses such as extensive the
medical costs, prosthetics and rehabilitation costs not covered by
insurance.  To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign,
follow the link to the website and click on the "Donate" button.

We would encourage all of you to get the word out to anyone and everyone,
including Twitter, Facebook, etc.  If you have any questions please contact
us at  <mailto:aaronloylacr...@gmail.com>
aaronloylacr...@gmail.com

Thank you for your time and attention.

Jesse Foss

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The event is set for Saturday, December 28th from 9am-9pm at La Costa Canyon
High School.  We will have 12 games featuring players from all different
ages.  All games will be officiated and will have 25 minute running halves
with a 5 minute half time.  Player's are required to provide all equipment
including a mouth piece.  Below is the times for each game:

*       2nd-4th grade, 9:00am-9:55am
*       5th-6th grade, 10:00am-10:55am
*       7th-8th grade, 11:00am-11:55am
*       9th grade, 12:00pm-12:55pm
*       10th grade, 1:00pm-1:55pm
*       11th grade, 2:00pm-2:55pm
*       12th grade, 3:00pm-3:55pm
*       College level (18-22 years old), 4:00pm-4:55pm
*       Post-Collegiate (23-29 years old), 5:00pm-5:55pm
*       Masters (30-39 years old), 6:00pm-6:55pm
*       Grand Masters (40-49 years old), 7:00pm-7:55pm
*       Legends (50 years old and up), 8:00pm-8:55pm

We will only allow a maximum of 50 players (4 goalie, 16 defense, 18
midfield, and 12 attack) per game, so any one that wants to participate
needs to register under the "Register" tab.  Please list what age division
and position you play.  This is a first come, first serve basis and we will
be closing the registration on Friday, December 27th at 12pm.  A liability
waiver will be emailed to you once you have registered. All players will
also be required to sign the liability waiver and bring it on the day of the
event in order to play.  Players that are under 18 will need a waiver signed
by their parents.  Each player will be required to bring cash or check to
the day of the event for a minimum donation of $25. Checks should be made
out to the "Aaron Loy Recovery Fund