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Sunday Night Lights Set for Oct. 11
September 10, 2015
For the sixth year, the Lindbergh community will join together to present Sunday Night Lights – recreating a Friday night high school football game under the stadium lights but on a Sunday night – inviting children who are battling cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases to participate as the evening’s special guest players, band members, cheerleaders and pom pon girls.
Sunday Night Lights captures the essence of high school football – the drama on the field, the myriad of flashing colors, the cheering fans who fill the stands, the bustle and smells of the concession stand, the thrill of the marching band – and offers that experience to a very special group of heroes: kids who are battling cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases. The event is designed to provide these children, their siblings and families a memorable evening together, while reminding them that they are supported in their battles by a caring community.
A free night of fun and football, the event is hosted annually by more than 600 Lindbergh students and community members who work together to make the night a reality for families throughout the greater St. Louis area. Year-round student fundraisers, concession stand proceeds and community donations help make this event possible.
Last year, Sunday Night Lights hosted 64 young cancer patients and their siblings who participated as players, cheerleaders, dancers and band members. Endorsed by Friends of Kids with Cancer, Rainbows for Kids and Camp Rainbow, the event has grown to uniquely touch the lives of hundreds each year.
Publicity is needed to help spread the word to potential participants throughout St. Louis and surrounding counties, as this year’s event is poised to accommodate even more children and families who could use a hug from the community. In addition, all community members are invited to help fill the stands on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Lindbergh High School Flyer Stadium. Admission is free, donations are accepted for Sunday Night Lights and a concession stand will be available.
For the sixth year, the Lindbergh community will join together to present Sunday Night Lights – recreating a Friday night high school football game under the stadium lights but on a Sunday night – inviting children who are battling cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases to participate as the evening’s special guest players, band members, cheerleaders and pom pon girls.
Sunday Night Lights captures the essence of high school football – the drama on the field, the myriad of flashing colors, the cheering fans who fill the stands, the bustle and smells of the concession stand, the thrill of the marching band – and offers that experience to a very special group of heroes: kids who are battling cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases. The event is designed to provide these children, their siblings and families a memorable evening together, while reminding them that they are supported in their battles by a caring community.
A free night of fun and football, the event is hosted annually by more than 600 Lindbergh students and community members who work together to make the night a reality for families throughout the greater St. Louis area. Year-round student fundraisers, concession stand proceeds and community donations help make this event possible.
Last year, Sunday Night Lights hosted 64 young cancer patients and their siblings who participated as players, cheerleaders, dancers and band members. Endorsed by Friends of Kids with Cancer, Rainbows for Kids and Camp Rainbow, the event has grown to uniquely touch the lives of hundreds each year.
Publicity is needed to help spread the word to potential participants throughout St. Louis and surrounding counties, as this year’s event is poised to accommodate even more children and families who could use a hug from the community. In addition, all community members are invited to help fill the stands on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Lindbergh High School Flyer Stadium. Admission is free, donations are accepted for Sunday Night Lights and a concession stand will be available.
For additional information on Sunday Night Lights, please visit our website or contact Lori Krueger at 314-842-6678.