Runway for Recovery

Play for Runway: Hotchkiss Boys' Lacrosse
2025-04-04 | Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Rd, Lakeville, CT, 06039, United States
The Hotchkiss Boys’ Lacrosse team will come together to play in honor of those impacted by breast cancer.

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Play for Runway: Dana Hall 5K
2025-04-10 | Dana Hall School, 45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA, United States
The Dana Hall School will be coming together for a second time this year to Play for Runway. This spring, the students have organized a 5K Run for the entire school, and they will hear from a local Runway funded family before the race kicks off.
The event drew media attention, and the segment will air on WBZ CBS News Boston, Channel 4 at 4:30 p.m. on 4/10 and on WCVB Boston, Channel 5 at 6:30 p.m. on 4/10.
Channel 5 News Story

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Play for Runway: Riverdale Country School Boys' Lacrosse
2025-05-09 | Riverdale Country School, 5250 Fieldston Road, Bronx, NY, 10471
The Riverdale Country School Boys’ Lacrosse team will come together to play in honor of those impacted by breast cancer on May 9th. Started by Savannah Phillips ’24 and continued by senior, Finn Ptashek, we are so grateful for the leadership of these students to carry on this support of Runway. This is the third year in a row and the 5th athletic program to participate in this program — we are so grateful to everyone at Riverdale Country School for your support of Runway and our work with NY/NJ families.

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Play for Runway: Riverdale Country School Girls' Lacrosse
2025-05-09 | Riverdale Country School, 5250 Fieldston Road, Bronx, NY, 10471
The Riverdale Country School Girls’ Lacrosse team will come together to play in honor of those impacted by breast cancer on May 9th. Started by Savannah Phillips ’24 and continued by senior, Finn Ptashek, we are so grateful for the leadership of these students to carry on this support of Runway. This is the third year in a row and the 6th athletic program to participate in this program — we are so grateful to everyone at Riverdale Country School for your support of Runway and our work with NY/NJ families.

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Play for Runway: Thayer Girls' Lacrosse
2025-05-10 | Thayer Academy, 745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, United States
The Thayer Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse teams will be coming together for the first time to Play for Runway this May. Thayer junior, Clare Carlin, heard about Runway because her mother’s business, Poppies with Purpose, has been a long-time partner with Runway for Recovery. Clare has inspired her teammates and organized this game at Thayer Academy because of her desire to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by breast cancer. The team will play on May 10th in honor of Runway, raising money and awareness for our work. Listen to players and coaches talk more about why they choose to Play for Runway here.

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Play for Runway: Brookline Girls' Youth Lacrosse
2025-05-11 | Brookline Youth Lacrosse, Brookline, MA
The Brookline Girls’ Youth Lacrosse League will be coming together to Play for Runway this Mother’s Day. This spring, the players are organizing various fundraisers in order to support their first Play for Runway games.

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Play for Runway: Newburyport Softball
2025-05-16 16:00 - 18:30 UTC | Newburyport High School, Newburyport, MA
The Newburyport Softball team will be coming together for the first time this spring to Play for Runway. The Clippers are lead by captain, Sophie Lavallee, who works at Runway as a high school intern. She has seen first hand the impact that our funding can have on the lives of children and patients, and she was determined to find a way to give back to this work.

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Play for Runway: St. Johns Prep vs. Xaverian
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Saint Johns Prep, 72 Spring St, Danvers, MA, 01923
The St. John’s Prep and Xaverian teams will come together to play in honor of those impacted by breast cancer.

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Play for Runway: La Habra
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:30 | La Habra High School, 801 Highlander Ave, La Habra, CA, 90631
The La Habra Water Polo team will come together to play in honor of those impacted by breast cancer.

Play for Runway: Trevor Day School
2025-10-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-16 15:30 - 18:30
The Trevor Day School Dragons will be hosting multiple Play for Runway games throughout the month of October! See below for dates:
10/3
Girls JV Volleyball – 4pm
Girls Varsity Volleyball – 5:30pm

10/7
Girls Varsity soccer – 4pm

10/9
Varsity Cross Country – 4:15pm

10/14
Boys Varsity Soccer – 4pm

10/16
Girls Middle School Volleyball (Dragon Team) – 3:30pm
Girls Middle School Volleyball (Fire Team) – 4:30pm

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Play for Runway: Newburyport High School Field Hockey
2025-10-08 | Newburyport High School, Newburyport, MA
The Newburyport High Field Hockey team will come together to play in honor of those impacted by breast cancer.

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Play for Runway: Pentucket High School Field Hockey
2025-10-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Pentucket High School
The Pentucket High School Field Hockey team will come together to Play for Runway on October 10th.

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Play for Runway: The Rivers School Volleyball
2025-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 | The Rivers School
The Rivers School Volleyball team will come together to Play for Runway on October 10th.

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Play for Runway: The Rivers School Field Hockey
2025-10-15 15:45 - 17:45 | The Rivers School
The Rivers School Field Hockey team will come together to Play for Runway on October 15th.

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Play for Runway: Shrewsbury Middle School Football
2025-10-16 | Shrewsbury Middle School
Shrewsbury Middle Schools Football team will come together to Play for Runway on October 16th.

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Play for Runway: Newburyport High School Volleyball
2025-10-20 17:00 - 19:00
The Newburyport High School volleyball team will Play for Runway on October 20th

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Play for Runway: Dana Hall
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-25 | Dana Hall School, 45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA, United States
The Dana Hall teams will come together to play in honor of those impacted by breast cancer.

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Play for Runway: Newburyport High School Cheerleading
2025-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Newburyport High School, Newburyport, MA
The Newburyport High School Cheerleading team will come together to Play for Runway on October 24th.

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Play for Runway: Dana Hall 5k
2026-02-27 | Dana Hall School, 45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA, United States
Dana Hall School is hosting a Play for Runway 5K on February 27th, bringing students, faculty, and the school community together in support of families navigating life after a breast cancer diagnosis.
This meaningful event combines movement, education, and impact, giving participants the opportunity to learn more about Runway for Recovery’s mission while coming together to make a difference through fundraising and awareness.
We are deeply grateful to Dana Hall for their leadership, compassion, and commitment to supporting families in our community.

Play for Runway: Asphalt Green Soccer Club
2026-04-11 | Asphalt Green Soccer Club, 555 E 90th St, New York City, NY, 10128, United States
Asphalt Green Play for Runway
For the fourth year in a row, the student athletes of Asphalt Green in Manhattan are stepping up as leaders both on and off the field through their Play for Runway event.
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 financial support to families navigating the challenges of breast cancer, helping them maintain a sense of normalcy during an incredibly difficult time.
This year’s Asphalt Green athletes are already making an incredible impact. Taking on leadership roles across their teams, they have rallied teammates, families, and their community to raise funds and awareness — and they are already surpassing their fundraising goals.
Their efforts reflect the spirit of Asphalt Green, a New York City nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives and building community through sports, fitness, and play for all, while ensuring programs are inclusive and accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Through their leadership and commitment, these athletes are proving that the power of sport goes far beyond competition — it can unite communities and make a meaningful difference for families facing breast cancer.
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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.
Listen to players and coaches talk more about why they choose to Play for Runway here.

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Play for Runway: Thayer Academy Girls' Lacrosse
2026-04-15 15:45 - 17:30 | Thayer Academy, 745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, United States
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.

Play for Runway: Newburyport Girls' Lacrosse
2026-05-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Newburyport High School, Newburyport, MA
Newburyport Girls’ Lacrosse Play for Runway — Year 1
In their inaugural season, the student athletes of Newburyport Girls’ Lacrosse are already making an impact far beyond the field through their first-ever Play for Runway event — led by senior captain Phoebe Whitcomb.
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.
For Phoebe and her teammates, launching this effort in their very first season speaks volumes about the culture they are building — one rooted in leadership, compassion, and purpose. With determination and heart, the team is rallying their school and community to come together in support of families facing breast cancer. This is the Clippers
In their first year, these student athletes are proving that it’s not just about building a team — it’s about building a community and making a difference from the very start.
Support Newburyport 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 the Newburyport Girls’ Lacrosse team’s Play for Runway event.
