Bay FC hosted 7-year-old cancer survivor Laurel, known as Lolo, and her family during the National Womens Soccer League season finale against San Diego Wave FC on November 1, 2026, at PayPal Park. In partnership with LaCroix, the club enhanced the matchday experience and provided a special care package to the family.
Lolo has spent more than half of her life undergoing cancer treatment and follow-up care. The day at the match offered the family a chance to enjoy time together away from medical worries. Her mother, Monica, highlighted the importance of such joyful moments for families facing serious illness and stressed the need for increased investment in childhood cancer research.
Community support for the family has been extensive, including school fundraisers, help from friends to reduce infection risk at home, and assistance from organizations such as the Kids & Art Foundation, Camp Okizu, and Team IMPACT. Lolo enjoys dancing and singing, has proudly mastered a backbend, and shared that her ideal goal celebration would involve a backbend and a pirouette.
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The collaboration between Bay FC and LaCroix to honor Laurel reflects the vital role of community and sports in supporting children with serious illnesses. Providing these inclusive experiences at a professional womens soccer match not only inspires young fans like Laurel but also raises awareness about childhood cancer. This event underscores the critical need for greater research funding to improve outcomes for children affected by cancer, showcasing how sports organizations can foster social good beyond the field.
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