Longpole 4 Life started with a lacrosse player who understood the value of proper protection firsthand.
Recently, new rules were put into place for chest protectors for lacrosse players. The new required padding is important because it adds extra protection around the heart. It is designed to decrease heart injuries and keep players safer.
The challenge is cost. These mandatory protectors are not cheap. Some athletes cannot buy the new protectors, and it is not fair for them to lose the chance to play because they cannot afford required equipment.
Logan Weiss was fortunate that his parents were able to buy the required chest protector so he could continue playing the sport he loves. After thinking about talented athletes who could no longer play, he decided he wanted to help.
Logan has a business called LongPoleLife.com, and his family helped him set up Longpole 4 Life Foundation, Inc. as a 501(c)(3). The purpose of Longpole 4 Life is to make sure every person who wants to play lacrosse has the ability to afford required and proper safety equipment.
Logan was hit in the chest at the end of 2021 and was glad he had extra protection. He believes Longpole 4 Life will assist other players and help him become a more caring and giving person.
“The feeling I get from doing good things for others is even better than scoring the game winning goal in a lacrosse game.”
Logan Weiss
