Over 60 volunteers of the Kent Island and Annapolis Communities . (Maryland) will help organize the 2nd Annual AL’s Run to benefit Kent Island lacrosse seniors in memory of Coach Albert Cantello Jr., who died in July 2010. Last year’s event raised enough money to award two students $2,000 scholarships towards their chosen colleges. The cornerstone for the selection process includes a Kent Island High School senior’s leadership, academic, and lacrosse skills coupled with an essay.

On July 18, 2010, Al Cantello Jr. tragically lost his life in a boating accident. He is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Charlie and Sam, and hundreds of others who he met and mentored in the great game of lacrosse.

Al so much loved this game; he played starting at the youth level, through High School and Division I at the University of Delaware. Where Al really made an impact was coaching at the youth level with the Kent Island Youth Lacrosse program, which plays in the Anne Arundel County Recreation League, one of the most competitive leagues in the country. To this day, Al is the only Kent Island coach to lead his team to the “A” level county championship game in back-to-back years.

Al was also co-founder and coach of the Shore Boys Lacrosse Club and served as Vice President in the Kent Island Youth Lacrosse Association. In 2009, Al helped coach the U15 Anne Arundel Youth Lacrosse team that traveled to England and competed against several teams in the Manchester area in an exchange of friendship through the game of lacrosse.

We know Al would approve as there was nothing more important than seeing the youth of the community grow and succeed.

WHAT: Al’s Run 2012 to benefit the AL CANTELLO JR. Scholarship Fund. Scholarships awarded to Kent Island High School Seniors who plan to continue their lacrosse careers through college.

WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2012. 8:00 am start

WHERE: Island Athletic Club, Kent Island, Maryland

CONTACT: Mark Fromert, Race Director, 410-271-6737

www.alcantellojr-scholarshipfund.org