Play for Runway: Thayer Academy Girls’ Lacrosse

Thayer Academy Girls’ Lacrosse Play for Runway — Year 2

For the second year in a row, the student athletes of Thayer Academy Girls’ Lacrosse are stepping up as leaders both on and off the field through their Play for Runway event — led by student-athlete organizer Clare Carlin.

After setting a new standard last spring with fourth highest fundraising Play for Runway games nationwide, Clare and her teammates are building on that incredible momentum.

As part of Runway for Recovery’s national Play for Runway initiative, athletes across the country dedicate games throughout the school year to honoring those impacted by breast cancer while raising critical funds for Runway’s Family Grants Program. These grants provide meaningful financial support to families navigating the challenges of metastatic breast cancer or loss, helping them maintain a sense of normalcy during an incredibly difficult time.

At Thayer Academy, this mission hits especially close to home. Funds raised through this event directly support families in the local Massachusetts community — making the impact both immediate and deeply personal.

Through bake sales, team fundraising, and community-wide outreach, Clare and her teammates are once again rallying their school and supporters to come together for something bigger than the game itself. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment reflect the very best of what Play for Runway represents.

Through their efforts, these student athletes are proving that the power of sport extends far beyond competition — it can unite a community, raise critical awareness, and make a lasting difference for families facing breast cancer.

Support Thayer Academy Girls’ Lacrosse Today

Runway for Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization redefining the breast cancer experience for families through programs and events designed to provide normalcy amidst the unimaginable.

We are here for those who survive and for those who live on as legacies — because breast cancer never just impacts one individual.

Donate to support Clare Carlin and the Thayer Academy Girls’ Lacrosse team’s Play for Runway event.