Purple Game

Cancer Awareness Game

On September 4th, 2025, we are honored to host our fourth annual “Purple Game”.  A night dedicated to cancer awareness, remembrance, and hope. This event was created as a way to honor the legacy of Melissa Lese and support all those you can been affected by cancer.   The Melissa Lese Scholarship Fund, was established as a way to continue her legacy by providing a deserving senior soccer student with assistance to pursue their educational opportunities. 

Melissa was more than a beloved soccer mom, and our former Booster club President, she was the kind of person who made you say, “I feel home.”   For Melissa, home was every familiar face on the sideline, every cheer from the stands, every young athlete giving it their all on the field. She found home in this team, in this community, and in Dallastown. In August 2022, Melissa lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The Melissa Lese Scholarship Fund was created as tribute to her spirit, her love for the game, and her belief in the power of community.

Opportunities to donate to this fund will begin on August 18th via cash or check made out to the Dallastown Girls Soccer Booster Club with Melissa Lese in the memo.  Checks can also be mailed to Rupal Anderson 2726 Meadow Cross Way, York, PA 17402. 

We know cancer has affected each of us in different ways and we want to take an opportunity to recognize some of these special people on September 4th during our purple game.  Players and coaches wishing to play in honor of or memory of an individual in their life affected by any form of cancer should fill out the google link below.  Remember to indicate if this person will be attending the game, so we can have a flower for each of them.  The forms are due by August 25th, 2025.

Remember to wear your purple on September 4th.  Please reach out to Tara Thomas, Shannon Werner, or Melissa Kenyi with any questions.

Click Here for Purple Game Dedication Form

Click Here for Purple Game Spirit Wear Link