The Jewish Home | MAY 30, 2017
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Annual Green vs. White Game Raises Thousands for Chai Lifeline
L
ast Wednesday night, DRS held its annual Green vs. White Game, pitting the freshmen and senior Wildcats against the junior and sophomores. The game is an annual event in DRS and is used to raise money for Chai Lifeline. Chai Lifeline’s mission has been to restore the light of childhood to children who have been diagnosed with life-threatening or lifelong illness. After a member of the DRS Hockey Team was diagnosed with cancer several years ago, Coach Larry Gross took it upon himself to create a fundraising event for Chai Lifeline every year, centered around an exciting and fun hockey game. This year, the team members raised $20,000, bringing the total of Green vs. White Game contributions to over $175,000!
Before the game, DRS Associate Principal Rabbi Elly Storch addressed the team members, applaud-
ing the tremendous chessed that they performed, as well as paying tribute to Coaches Larry Gross and Rabbi
Steven Genachowski, who always teach the kids on the team that sportsmanship and “playing like a mensch”
always comes before winning. Larry then addressed the players and thanked the players for their tremendous efforts throughout the season, and specifically for their efforts in raising money for this most unique and special event. Larry then turned his attention to the seniors, urging them to take the passion and spirit they used during the hockey season and imbue it into every area of their lives. Larry and the varsity captains presented the $20,000 check to Chai Lifeline at the event. Following the game, the Greenhouse hosted its alumni hockey all-stars in a first-ever alumni hockey game. We are so proud of all of our players and hope to see much continued success from them both on and off the court!
On Tuesday, June 6
We're Raising $2,000,000
to help sustain and further the programs, events and opportunities for connection for countless Jewish teens.
ONLY 24 HOURS
EVERY $1 X 4
IT'S ALL OR NOTHING
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