The Philadelphia Wings will wear green in an effort to generate awareness of HEADstrong and remember the late Nick Colleluori, a former Ridley lacrosse player, when the team hosts the Minnesota Swarm at the Wachovia Center on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

The Wings will don neon green warm-ups and shoe laces during this special night. In addition, the game referees will wear green jerseys and the Wings coaches will wear green to honor Colleluori, who lost his courageous fight against blood cancer on November 28, 2006, at the age of  21.

Fans are also encouraged to wear green to the game and help support HEADstrong.

The HEADstrong Foundation, founded by Colleluori, generates funds for cancer research, increases public awareness, and distributes grants and assistance to survivors of blood cancer and their families.

Colleluori was a graduate of Ridley High School in 2004 and a Division I lacrosse player for Hofstra University. Colleluori defined the word “Relentless” during his 14 month battle against Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma; a vicious type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Despite intense radiation and chemotherapy, Colleluori passed away at a very young age.  He was known for his aggressiveness and character on and off the field.