Women's Lacrosse 9/28/2014 7:58:00 PM Courtesy of Old Westbury Sports Information (written by Harris Rappel)

@OW_Panthers Women’s Lacrosse Walks for Diabetes

Old Westbury’s women’s lacrosse team participated in the Long Island Step Out Walk to stop diabetes at Jones Beach State Park on September 29

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WANTAGH, NY (www.OLDWESTBURYPANTHERS.com) - On September 29, the SUNY College at Old Westbury women's lacrosse team participated in the Long Island Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, a 1.3 or 5mile walk that took place at Jones Beach State Park.

Old Westbury women's lacrosse teamed up with a pair of red striders (children and adults who have type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes) completed the 5 mile walk. The Panthers were one of the more visible groups at the 5 mile walk, with a group of more than 10 members participating in the walk.

"The walk was very inspiring for my team," said Old Westbury head women's lacrosse coach Lauren Schneider. "It hit home for several student-athletes that have family and friends with diabetes."

Schneider, along with Old Westbury women's lacrosse players Imani Blake, Courtney Gallagher, Ashley Gugliuzzo, Halle Johnson, Emily Powell, Erika Rivera, Jordan Schildt, Caitlin Thomas and Danielle Weir participated in the event.

Women's Lacrosse walk 5 miles with two red striders — Women's Lacrosse walked 5 miles with two red striders

Over 1,500 people came together to fight diabetes to raise over $191,000 for the American Diabetes Association. Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is the signature fundraising walk of the American Diabetes Association. Formerly Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes and America's Walk for Diabetes, the event has been taking place for more than 20 years and has raised more than $175 million to Stop Diabetes!

Last year, more than 120,000 participants from 120 walk events across the country came together to raise over $24 million.

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Players Mentioned

#7 Courtney Gallagher: M; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#8 Jordan Schildt: M; 5' 2"; Junior

#12 Caitlin Thomas: D; 5' 3"; Junior

#7 Courtney Gallagher: M; 5' 6"; Junior

#8 Jordan Schildt: M; 5' 2"; Senior

#12 Caitlin Thomas: D; 5' 3"; Senior

#29 Emily Powell: M; 5' 8"; Junior

#4 Danielle Weir: M; 5' 1"; Freshman

#24 Ashley Gugliuzzo: G; 5' 3"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#7 Courtney Gallagher
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: M

#8 Jordan Schildt
: 5' 2"; Junior
: M

#12 Caitlin Thomas
: 5' 3"; Junior
: D

#7 Courtney Gallagher
: 5' 6"; Junior
: M

#8 Jordan Schildt
: 5' 2"; Senior
: M

#12 Caitlin Thomas
: 5' 3"; Senior
: D

#29 Emily Powell
: 5' 8"; Junior
: M

#4 Danielle Weir
: 5' 1"; Freshman
: M

#24 Ashley Gugliuzzo
: 5' 3"; Freshman
: G