For the second time in as many years, the collective efforts of the John Carroll athletic department raised in excess of $10,000 for the MaxCure Foundation as part of its Streaks to the Max event in 2017.

The final tally of the 2017 campaign as of August 1 was $12,983, bringing John Carroll's two year contribution total for MaxCure to an incredible $29,798.

"John Carroll's initiation of Streaks to the Max in partnership with the Max Cure Foundation has been a rewarding experience on so many levels," said Jonathan Agin, Executive Director for the Max Cure Foundation. "Beyond the money raised by the JCU athletic community, having the athletes engage for this cause and create a sense of purpose together has been an incredible experience."

The John Carroll swimming & diving program raised the most money for the second consecutive year, winning the "Team Impact" Award by topping out at $3,225. The tennis programs were the runner-up in terms of fundraising for the second year in a row, posting a total of $3,021. Women's Soccer ($1,155), Men's & Women's Lacrosse ($1,044) and Men's Soccer ($761) also raised over $750 this year.

The 2017 event spanned the entirety of D3 Week and featured the various programs hosting events that showcases their respective sports.

The first Streaks to The Max was held in 2016 and featured a 24-hour swim relay.

Max Cure is an organization chaired by Agin, a 1994 John Carroll graduate. The three-fold mission of The Max Cure Foundation includes funding research for pediatric cancer treatment development, including efforts to discover less toxic treatments for children with cancer, financially assisting low-income and military families with children battling cancer; and through vigorous advocacy efforts, to pursue legislative and regulatory changes seeking to benefit children with cancer and at the same time, raise awareness to the needs of those fighting pediatric cancers.

As a Jesuit Catholic university, John Carroll inspires individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world. The University finds the source of its inspiration in the experience of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the centuries-long commitment of the Society of Jesus to academic excellence and service to the common good.

The Streaks to the Max campaign certainly upholds the University mission, and hopefully will serve to further establish the John Carroll University student-athlete as champions of learning, leadership and service.