High Point women’s lacrosse coach Lyndsey Boswell was diagnosed with cancer last month, news that came to light Monday with a GoFundMe page established by Panthers men’s lacrosse coach Jon Torpey and his wife, Tegan.
“The news was incredibly hard to grasp for Lyndsey, her amazing family and anyone that knows her,” the post said. “If you are fortunate enough to know Lyndsey, she is one of the toughest, most genuine and caring people to ever walk the planet.”
As of Monday morning, the GoFundMe had already generated more than $5,000 in donations toward the $150,000 goal to help alleviate the financial burden on Boswell Workman and her family. “She’s got a long road ahead,” Torpey said in an email.
Boswell issued a statement through the university Monday afternoon.
“I am so grateful for the support that's coming in right now,” she said. “My heart is overflowing. My faith is strong, and I'm looking forward to facing the treatments head on and putting this behind me as soon as possible. In the meantime, my priorities remain with my family and my team.
“My staff is fully prepared, and our players are excited for a championship season. We will take all the support you can give.”
Boswell will continue to coach the team while undergoing treatment this spring. Picked by coaches to finish second in the Big South preseason poll, the Panthers open the 2024 season Sunday at home against Duke, which received consideration in the USA Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason Top 20.
Blue Devils coach Kerstin Kimel is a cancer survivor, having coached during the 2015 season while undergoing treatment for early-stage breast cancer.
