Sports Books - We have secured a gigantic donation of brand new sports books from Triumph Books. Thanks to Mitch Rogatz and the fine folks at Triumph Books. We also have a donated retail space by the Bond Company to store and sell the books in Evanston at 2422 Main St.
We are seeking help from our supporters to sell the books. Let us know how you are able to help.The North Shore Titans are a 501C3 and offer scholarships for all players based on need, provide college scholarships for alumni players, contribute to Breast Cancer Awareness, and help our sister programs in communities based on need and funds available. Monies are raised primarily through donations, sponsors, homecoming, and our Book Drive.
Player Scholarships - We are fortunate to have been able to not have to turn a single player away based on finances thus far thanks to the generosity of our donors. Our supporters help fund the LHB Scholarship Fund whose mission is to provide scholarships for families in need so that everyone can play football regardless of circumstances. We know that we are making a large difference in many player's lives and the ability to have players participate whre the need is greatest is a particular blessing that we celebrate each season.
College Scholarships - We also have scholarships that are given to our former players who are in high school and choose to "give back" by helping to coach the younger players that are following in their footsteps. These scholarships are given to outstanding player alumni coaches in NSYF in their senior year of high school for college.
Breast Cancer - We have a special Breast Cancer Awareness Games to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. The players wear pink and there are many creative ways we spread awareness for the cause. Pink coffee anyone? This is in conjunction with the NFL our youth football league Pop Warner.
Friendship Weekend - We have had special games and events with Chicago Heights Panthers to help raise money needed along with games and fellowship. The event has been a nice diversity lesson for all the players as well as an opportunity to make new friends. We hope to continue this tradition and each year we have successfully raised enough money to make a difference.
Donations are tax deductible and checks can be made out to Glencoe Football Association and mailed to 666 Dundee Rd. #1901 Northbrook, Illinois. 60062.
North Shore Titans and Panthers establish friendship through football
Submitted By: Heather Leszczewicz | Staff Writer
Pascal earned his official Titan jersey by helping with Friendship Weekend. The Titan philosophy stresses the need for sportsmanship on and off the field. Because of the Titans’ strong belief in a team ethic and learning lessons, the team reached out to the newly established Chicago Heights Panthers for a weekend of building friendships and playing football. The team declared the weekend of Sept. 15 “Friendship Weekend.” The Chicago Heights team will visit Titana for non-contact games, tailgating, a raffle and auction on Saturday before an actual football game on Sunday. Titan families will host the Chicago Heights players not only on the field, but also in their homes, organizing sleepovers for players on both teams. Chicago Heights Panthers Commissioner Derrick Goard said that he’s excited for this opportunity. “It gives the (Chicago Heights) kids a chance to mingle with other kids they don’t usually mingle with,” he said. “Whatever gets them out of their neighborhood is a plus too. A lot of kids don’t get a chance to get out and get away. In their area they’re surrounded by negativity. For the kids to get outside and mingle with other kids, it’s good for them.” Willie Green, Titan board member, said that the weekend would never have been possible without a generous donation from Pascal Ibgui, owner of Pascal Pour Elle, a salon and spa in Glencoe. “The main reason I wanted to contribute is because I don’t think anybody should be left behind because of financial reasons, particularly when dealing with kids who don’t have what we have here (Glencoe),” Ibgui said. “I remember as a child being deprived of many things, moneywise. Things have been good for me and if I could be able to give away something and help a kid to succeed in something they love, I think that’s the goal.” In addition to Ibgui’s donation, the Titans have raised money to help the Chicago Heights Panthers hire new coaches and buy other equipment. “It’ll go towards equipments for the kids and there’s other things that we have planned with banquets for the kids, trophies,” Goard said. “Anything that we get we’re going to get back to the kids one way or another.” Goard said that when the Panthers first started, it was started on a zero balance and most funds came from out of pocket, his included. “We pretty much struggled to get this program off the ground but with God’s help we’ve succeeded and as far as getting sponsors, we have no support, everyone turned us down,” he said. “We want to help some kids keep them off the streets so that for four hours parents know where their kids are. All out kids are first year players. Parents are happy. We want to keep this program going in order to keep the program going takes funds to keep a program.” Friendship Weekend kicks off Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. in Kalk Park.
'Real men wear pink': Redskins recognize North Shore Titan's local awareness
Sunday, Max Rosenthal and his Junior Pee Wee Titan Football teammates will don their blue and green uniforms -- and pink socks.
On the back of their helmets will be a sticker that reads: "Real Men Wear Pink. "Max Rosenthal, 10, runs with the ball during a Titan Youth Football game. Dangling from his helmet is a pink mouth guard, which he has used this season to bring awareness to and raise money for breast cancer research. The addition of the color pink to the normally bold-colored football uniform is nothing new to Rosenthal, 10, of Glencoe. In August, Rosenthal decided to wear a pink mouth guard for the football season to bring awareness to breast cancer research. The colored mouth guard is in honor of Rosenthal's grandmother, who fought breast cancer on and off for 26 years before she died in 1995. Rosenthal was born four years later. Rosenthal has raised about $1,500 so far through personal pledges from family, friends and local businesses, said his mother, Maribeth. Rosenthal is hoping to bring in more donations at the team's last home game at noon Sunday at Central School. A table will be set up on the sidelines where donations can be collected. "We are turning it into a big event," Rosenthal said. The money raised will go toward providing mammograms for low-income and uninsured women in the Washington, D.C. area. The GW Mammovan, a mobile-mammography unit, can provide up to four mammograms per hour with state-of the art equipment. For every $200 raised, a woman will receive a free mammogram, Maribeth Cleary Rosenthal said. Additionally, Max Rosenthal's Pee Wee campaign will be recognized by a professional football team.
The National Football League has been highlighting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a series of initiatives and events throughout October. Tanya Snyder, wife of Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, is a breast cancer survivor, and is serving as an official NFL spokesperson for the league's awareness campaign. After reading an article about the Redskin's efforts, Maribeth Cleary Rosenthal called a team representative. So in early November, Max Rosenthal will travel to the nation's capital for a Redskins game. He'll get to meet the team members, and present a check for the money he raised. "I am going there because the owner's wife has breast cancer and I thought it would be a good idea," Rosenthal said.
