Wednesday, 22 February 2012 07:21
Man of the Moment: Patrick Lawler
Written by Kelly Nash
Elle Andersen
Losing a parent is a tragedy no one wants to face, but fourth-year exercise science student Patrick Lawler found that, sometimes, it can breed hope, rejuvenation and a drive to help others. Two years ago, Patrick lost his mother to cancer, and for the last three, he has participated in Relay For Life, a 12-hour, overnight relay to raise money for the fight against cancer. He teamed up with his friend, Maddie Miller, to form Team Jameson in his mother’s honor.
“My mom always thought it was important to celebrate life. So at her funeral, she wanted everyone to enjoy Miller Lite and Jameson Irish Whiskey. We named the team Jameson to remind ourselves how important it is to celebrate life and the lives of those no longer with us,” Patrick says.
Last year, their team was the top fundraiser at the relay, raising roughly $10,000. They more than doubled the amount raised by the team that placed second. Patrick and his team organized USC’s first Bachelor Auction, which he cochaired, and they continue to host it each year. For the event, they designed wristbands with the notorious ‘Cocks against Cancer’ slogan and auctioned a football that Coach Spurrier signed, with all proceeds benefitting Team Jameson. Despite his success, he plans to achieve even more this year, setting a personal goal of $15,000.
To sign up for this year’s Relay For Life, which will take place on April 18th at the Blatt P.E. Field, go to www.relayforlife.org/usc.
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