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New West lacrosse team raising funds for injured teammate

The Senior Women’s Salmonbellies are supporting a teammate who remains in hospital in London, England after being struck by an alleged drunk driver.
Emily Goss
Emily Goss of New Westminster is in hospital in London, after being struck by a alleged drunk driver.

The Senior Women’s Salmonbellies are supporting a teammate who remains in hospital in London, England after being struck by an alleged drunk driver.

Emily Goss, 24, suffered a head injury after being struck in south London on Sunday, June 16, while visiting friends she had met while living in the United Kingdom.

The New Westminster Senior Women’s Salmonbellies have dedicated their last home game to Emily and her family, and will be holding a fundraiser at the game on Sunday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at Queen’s Park Arena. It will include raffle baskets, donations at the door, a 50/50 and more, with all proceeds going to the Goss family.

Anyone wishing to send a message to Emily can email her at emilydawngoss@gmail.com. Family members are by Emily’s side and reading her the many emails and cards she’s receiving from friends and family.