She co-runs Hofstra's Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization and has helped organize Hofstra's involvement with Morgan's Message, which strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. Scanio Foundation.Ĭara is heavily involved in other activities at Hofstra. While balancing the demands of being student-athlete, Cara has organized clothing drives and a variety of fundraising events, including the inaugural 5K Walk/Run for the Suzanne M. Scanio Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists families facing hardship or grief. In an extremely difficult time personally, Cara and her family founded the Suzanne M. Scanio Foundation in memory of her mother and she has become a beacon of 'Pride' within our campus and Long Island community.'

Cara has done incredible work with The Suzanne M.

We are so thankful to the Colonial Athletic Association and also to the One Love Foundation for recognizing her. 'I am honored to be Cara's coach and we know her impact on this world is just getting started. 'Cara continues to inspire everyone around her with how she carries herself and motivates and galvanizes the community around her,' commented Hofstra Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Shannon Smith. After a valiant battle, Suzanne passed away during Cara's sophomore year of college. While recovering from the surgery, Cara's mother, Suzanne Scanio, was diagnosed with breast cancer that ultimately spread to her brain. She suffered a torn ACL during her junior year in high school, and after the injury didn't heal properly, went through a second surgery during her freshman year at Hofstra.

Scanio, a native of Massapequa, N.Y., has been faced with multiple personal hardships in her life, but has used those challenges to inspire, motivate and help others. It is named after former William & Mary athletic director John Randolph, who lost a courageous battle with cancer in 1995. The award recognizes individuals who through strength of character and human spirit serve as an inspiration to all to maximize their potential and ability for success. Randolph Inspiration Award by the Colonial Athletic Association. Richmond, VA - Hofstra University women's lacrosse player Cara Scanio has been chosen as the recipient of the 2022 John H.

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