Competing for a Cause: Syosset High School Kancer Jam
Inspired by the Philanthropic efforts of New York Islanders Captain Anders Lee, Community Health will partner with the 11th Grade Peers As Leaders classes to host the first-ever Syosset High School “Kancer Jam” on Wednesday, June 3rd on the football field at Syosset High School. Up to 48 teams (2 players per team) of students will compete in a Kan Jam tournament to determine which team will be crowned as Champions!
Community Health is a course centered on active involvement within the community. While the class fulfills the New York State Health requirement, it also requires students to complete at least six hours of community service per quarter. In addition, students participate in various acts of kindness and donation initiatives. The goal of this course is not only to promote healthy lifestyles, but also to encourage students to positively impact the lives of others throughout Long Island.
One of the primary goals of the 11th Grade Peers As Leaders program is to serve as a driving force for positive change within our school. Through events such as Junior Day, which promotes open conversations about emotions and mental health amongst peers, students work to foster a supportive and inclusive school climate.
The 11th Grade Peers As Leaders program teaming up with Community Health to partner with the Jam Kancer In The Kan Foundation (www.jamkancerinthekan.com) a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial support to families affected by a "kancer" diagnosis.
Location: Football Field at Syosset High School
- 10:00am-10:30 am- Registration
- 10:30am- Opening Remarks & Ceremony
- 10:45 am- Group Play Begins
- 11:30 am- Group Play Ends
- 11:40 am- Sweet 16 Begins
- 11:50 am- Elite 8 begins
- 12:05 pm- Final Four begins
- 12:15- Championship begins
- 12:30pm- Champion Crowned, event ends
Costs to Register:
Each team agrees to fundraise/donate a minimum of $500.
Upon registering, your fundraising page will have a unique URL, which you can share to solicit 100% tax-deductible donations from friends, family & sponsors.
Each participating team will receive a Jam Kancer gift bag, an event t-shirt and other goodies
How To Register
Click the following link for the Network For Good Event Page: https://jamkancerinthekan.networkforgood.com/projects/296680-syosset-high-school-kancer-jam
Questions- email info@jamkancerinthekan.com
How the Jam Kancer In the Kan Foundation helps our local community members:
Relieve Financial Burden
We have delivered checks to help the financial burden a diagnosis brings immediately.
Deliver Family Meals
We have delivered Thanksgiving dinners so families can still gather with less stress.
Deliver Holiday Gifts
We have delivered Holiday gifts and gift cards for families who don’t have the money or strength to fulfill wish lists on their own.
Once in a Lifetime Experiences
We have delivered once in a lifetime experience to help fade the trauma that cancer brings to our younger friends.
Community Support!
But maybe most importantly, we have delivered a community of people who will always be available to help with anything big or smally.
