Lacrosse the Nations

Lacrosse the Nations is a program that is helping a community in Nicaragua called, La Chureca. There are about 225 families in the community that lives at the city trash dump. There are said to be about 875 people that live in the community and that is why Lacorsse the Nations is helping out. LtN is listening to realistic requests that will help the people of La Chureca deal with their intense poverty. The two main beliefs of the program are:

“The lacrosse community has grown over the years based on those who played the game and wanted to pass its beauty and spirit forward to future generations.”

“The game of lacrosse can be used as a vehicle to teach the values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Discipline, Sportsmanship and Commitment both on and off the field in our communities.”

These two beliefs from Lacrosse the Nations are extremely important in the success of their “orphanages” and their progress. In moving forward with their programs they like to use lacrosse as an alternative to help the children bond and become more of a family or a community. The lacrosse community that is widespread through many towns across America, is a great community to idolize in Nicaragua. “Lacrosse the Nations recognizes the strength, support and bond of the lacrosse community in the United States.” These people realize the power of the lacrosse community in the United States and they want to base their programs after it.

There have been more lacrosse players than ever in Bronxville and I believe that this is because of the “spirit” of lacrosse and all the great aspects of it. When I was in third grade, a lacrosse program was just beginning in Bronxville. Now, 9 years later, there are 350 kids registered to play lacrosse in Bronxville’s Youth League. This growth shows that the love for the game and the spirit of the game grows on people, especially when the game is around you. I think that if these programs can easily follow the two beliefs stated above, they will be able to build stronger people in their work overseas and set those people up well for their future. Lacrosse the Nations is a great organization benefiting misplaced children in Nicaragua and is making an impact on the area they are presently in.