WELCOME!
WHAT IS LAX-ABLED?
HISTORY
"My main goal is to spread the message of inclusivity in lacrosse," - Makenna
LAX-ABLED, an adaptive lacrosse initiative, is formerly known as Makenna's Girl Scout Gold Award. The process of earning the Gold Award is strategic and tactical, including a minimum of 80 hours of in-depth planning to provide sustainable change within the community. Makenna completed her Gold Award on August 18, 2022.
Makenna, a freshman at Wittenberg University, grew up wanting to help others. She was influenced to start a lacrosse clinic for people with disabilities ages 10-21 years old. By combining her passion for lacrosse and her empathy to help others, LAX-ABLED was created. LAX-ABLED gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to learn and play lacrosse.
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Makenna is also a Morgan's Message Ambassador and advocate for mental health awareness.
NEWS
LAX-ABLED: An Adaptive Lacrosse Initiative, was named an Official Domestic Non-Profit Corporation under the Ohio Secretary of State! This is a huge step for our growth as a program!
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are recruited to be a part of the LAX-ABLED family! They are all appreciated for the amount of work and time they put into each clinic session. Volunteers come from all different backgrounds including being on a lacrosse team, coaching one, or working with people with special needs. It is important to LAX-ABLED that the "coach" to player ratio is 1:1 so that each player gets the necessary instruction.
To volunteer, please email laxabled@gmail.com for further information.
CLINICS
Each clinic session runs for two hours, with skill-based instructions and active gameplay. Equipment is provided onsite. For more information about LAX-ABLED Clinics, please click the "Clinic Information" tab.
GoFundMe and Amazon Wishlist
LAX-ABLED now has a GoFundMe and Amazon Wishlist! Use the links below to donate to the LAX-ABLED program. Makenna and the LAX-ABLED crew very much appreciate all donations!
