April 2, 2004

Baltimore, MD -- The Division of Pediatric Oncology at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins is thrilled to announce it recently formed partnership with Johns Hopkins University Lacrosse.

Johns Hopkins will take on North Carolina on Saturday, April 3 Homewood Field at 1:00 pm. There will be numerous fundraising activities during the game, and an opportunity to learn more about the work of Pediatric Oncology. All monies raised will be donated to Pediatric Oncology for the care and research of childhood cancer. Sponsors for the event include LAXWorld and UnderArmour.

The Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Program is a world leader, standing at the forefront of childhood cancer research and care.

The Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team is currently 5-1 and ranked number two in the nation. North Carolina carries a 5-2 overall record in Saturday's game. The Tar Heels are ranked fifth in the nation.