Among two other matches, St. Thomas Women's Soccer (STWS) will play a "Game of Love" on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the UVI Field in honor of the mother of STWS member Gloria Lawrenz. Gloria's mother is recovering from breast cancer.
The young women of the Rays of Life from Ivanna Eudora Kean High School wanted the opportunity to play a game, improve their skills, support the efforts of the women in promoting exercise and healthy lifestyles, and share their love for Gloria and soccer. These three teams are playing with the blessings and support of the parent body, the St. Thomas Soccer Association and the game also has the blessings of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Ferne La Borde, president of the local chapter, is pleased that the St. Thomas Women's Soccer has chosen to give this gift of love and focus on a recovering cancer patient.
La Borde said the American Cancer Society urges early detection particularly for breast, cervical and prostate cancers and promotes healthy lifestyles including exercise in cancer prevention. She said she hopes the friendly solidarity between the American Cancer Society and St. Thomas Women's Soccer will remain strong and urges support of the society's "Relay for Life" in 2001.
On Sunday there will be three games at the UVI Field. Each game will be 40 minutes long, 20 minutes each half and a 10-minute halftime. The game schedule is the following:
3 p.m. – Strikers vs. Rays of Life
4 p.m. – GAME OF LOVE – UWS Queens vs. Strikers
5 p.m. – Rays of Life vs. U.W.S. Queens.
Refreshments will be sold by St. Thomas Women's Soccer. The public is invited. For additional information, please call Tanya Ward Benjamin at 776-2105 or Gloria Lawrenz at 777-7281.