At LU, we help you get the advice and equipment you need to perform on the field, but refuse to limit ourselves to just these boundaries. Humanity extends beyond any rectangular white lines; beyond lacrosse itself. We believe every individual has the responsibility to give back where they can, and we hold ourselves accountable to this standard. Lacrosse is an on-field battle of opponents, but off the field every individual, or someone they know, is fighting their own battle. By spreading positivity and opportunities to receive aide, we aim to bring even the fiercest of rivals together to make these off-the-field battles a little easier. We have partnered with many organizations – both lacrosse based and non-lacrosse based – in order to play our part in creating a better life for those who struggle. The LU Foundation collaborates with many partners and organizations in order to work toward our common mission. These partners include, CityLax, Bronx Lacrosse, Brooklyn Lacrosse Club, Back the Braid, Headstrong Foundation, Kids Lacrosse the World, Never Forget Lacrosse, Shootout for Soldiers, and Operation Baggataway – just to name a few of our lacrosse-based partners. Together we have successfully provided the tools for a better living situation to underprivileged individuals or those in a difficult situation by providing the means to play lacrosse, and in some cases even build entire programs. Some of the other foundations that we have partnered with are American Red Cross, the JJ Watt Foundation for Hurricane Harvey, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Lead the Way Foundation, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Food Bank, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the World Wildlife Fund. All of our partners are looking to change the world one step at a time. With passion, hard work, and determination, and the help of you we will be able to create the change we hope to see. When you are shopping on our website, you will see our foundation logo next to select products. That means that when you purchase that specific product, some or all of the proceeds will go to the foundations mentioned earlier. Lacrosse Unlimited is looking forward to continuing our charge to help make a difference in the world, and hope that you hop on board with us wherever and whenever you can.
To help you get started, we have launched our own campaign to help you help us. Our new program is called Give & Grow. What is Give & Grow? With the new NOCSAE shoulder pad standard in 2022, all players from the professional level, down to the community’s youngest and newest players, need to have the new NOCSAE certified shoulder pads as an effort to minimize instances of commotio cordis. The new pads are designed to give you more protection around your heart to reduce the risk of getting hit with a ball in that area. For every 25 units of shoulder pads sold by Lacrosse Unlimited - whether it be at your local store, or online at lacrosseunlimited.com - we will donate a pair of shoulder pads to a program in need, as a continued effort to provide relief with the new required expenses created by the new NOCSAE standards. Everyone looking to make a difference may not have a clear, effective outlet; so let Lacrosse Unlimited help you give back, as we try to create a better world with what we know best – lacrosse.