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Mark your calendar for the Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation\’s upcoming EC34 5K walk and golf outing fundraisers. EC34 5K Register for the virtual EC34 5K walk/run held from May 16 through May 31, 2022. Walk or run from anywhere, anytime during that two-week span. Show support by stepping out in ETC gear. Learn more and

Online applications are being accepted for the Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation 2022 scholarship. The annual scholarship program is open for all class of 2022 high school seniors. The application deadline is Friday, April 1, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Candidates must complete an online application, which includes submission of a transcript, as well as two letters

The Marist men\’s lacrosse program announced that senior James Lyons will wear jersey number 34 for the 2022 season to honor the legacy of the late Eddie Coombs. This announcement was made prior to the start of the program\’s first team meeting. Eric Coombs, Edward Coombs\’ father, awarded Lyons the jersey. The recipient chosen to wear Eddie Coombs\’

Irene Waitzman never had the chance to meet Edward Coombs in person but feels like she knows him just the same. A long-time entrepreneur and owner of Strategic Connection and Political Connection, Irene met Edward’s mother, Tina, after Edward’s 2011 death. Around the same time, Irene was grieving the untimely death of her nephew, Michael,

The Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation Scholarship Committee reviewed 25 applications from the greater Philadelphia area as part of the 2021 scholarship awards. In all, $40,000 in total scholarships were awarded to 12 high school seniors. The largest annual scholarship award was earmarked for a freshman at Marist College, where Edward Coombs had been an exceptional

The Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation will hold its 10th annual golf outing and scholarship awards dinner on July 19. The event will be held once again at Commonwealth National Golf Club, 250 Babylon Road in Horsham, beginning at 11 a.m. In addition to a full day of golf, the outing features a buffet-style lunch, evening

Article by Brian Simpkins for US Lacrosse Magazine Eric and Erin Coombs sat down with Blaxers Blog for an interview about the Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation and the late Edward Coombs. Blaxers Blog is an Instagram account that celebrates and raises the profile of Black lacrosse players and coaches across the country. To see the

In response to the pandemic, the Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation has modified its 10th annual EC34 5K to a virtual format. The 2020 race was also held virtually due to COVID-19. This year\’s race also features a step challenge with prizes awarded for the most steps. What this means for participants A virtual competition means