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Men's Soccer Holds Soccer Tournament for Derek
December 15, 2015 | Men's Soccer
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PRINCETON, N.J. (12/14/15) - The Princeton men's soccer team organized an University wide indoor 3v3 soccer tournament last week to benefit Derek Watson and the Watson Family.
Derek was "adopted" by the Princeton men's soccer team in the fall of 2013 through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.
The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FOJ) was created to improve the quality of life for children suffering from pediatric brain tumors. FOJ pairs a child with a college team so that the child can be involved with the team as much as possible as an honorary member of the team.
The "3x3 Tournament for Derek!" was held on Friday, Dec. 4 at Dillon Gym. More than 230 participants made up 70 teams that competed to raise approximately $6,200. The winner of the men's bracket was "Nutmeg" and the winner of the co-ed bracket was "22 Still Got It".
“The team is so excited about how the fundraiser turned out," junior goalkeeper Josh Haberman said. "Derek had a great time and we were able to raise over six thousand dollars for him and his family. He has a really tough stint of radiation coming up, so the event made sure that he knows that we are all here for him and cheering him on, just like he has done for us over the last three years. Thank you to everyone who donated and/or participated in the tournament.”
Click here to read more about Derek and his adoption by the men's soccer program, and here to read about the team's support of Derek in the New Jersey Herald. The team was honored in 2013 by New Jersey Freeholders for their dedication and support of Derek.