Gloria’s Game is held in loving memory of an extraordinary woman - Gloria Townsend Berkowitz, the beloved mother of our very own Coach Gray.

A proud graduate of Biddeford High School, Class of 1972, Gloria lived with remarkable grace, strength, and compassion. She built a successful career while raising her two sons with unwavering love and devotion, instilling in them the values of kindness, resilience, humility, and community. Those values continue to live on through Coach Gray and his brother, Cody, and in the countless lives they continue to impact.

Gloria possessed a radiant spirit and a rare appreciation for life’s quiet beauty. Whether walking the shoreline of Fortunes Rocks Beach or expressing her creativity through fashion and interior design, she carried herself with warmth, elegance, and an infectious joy for life. Her compassion, generosity, and vibrant energy left an enduring impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Her deep love for Biddeford High School and Tiger Pride profoundly shaped Coach Gray’s journey. Throughout his childhood, he listened to stories of how much Biddeford High School meant to her - the friendships she treasured, the memories she carried close to her heart, and the immense pride she felt for the orange and black. Inspired by her love for the community that helped shape her life, Coach Gray returned to teach and coach at Biddeford High School in 2022, seeking to honor her legacy while positively impacting students in the same meaningful way that her teachers and coaches once impacted her.

In 1991, Gloria’s life was tragically taken by breast cancer at just 36 years old. Her passing left an immeasurable void within her family, among her friends, and throughout the Biddeford-Saco community. Yet even in loss, her spirit endures - in the strength of her loved ones, in the values she passed down, and in the community that gathers together in her memory today.

Gloria’s Game is far more than a lacrosse game. It is a heartfelt celebration of a beautiful life, a tribute to enduring love and resilience, and a collective commitment to advancing cancer awareness, supporting research, and inspiring hope for families facing this devastating disease.

The proceeds raised through Gloria’s Game will be donated to the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Cancer Care, where Gloria received exceptional care and compassion during her courageous battle. Maine Medical Center Cancer Care, part of MaineHealth, provides comprehensive oncology services and treats more cancer patients annually than any other hospital in the state. Their specialized programs include medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and access to groundbreaking clinical trials that continue to advance cancer treatment and patient care throughout Maine.

Through your generosity and support, we hope to help provide that same compassion, care, and hope to other families navigating the difficult journey of cancer.

Thank you for being part of this deeply meaningful tribute.

Together, we honor Gloria.
Together, we remember.
Together, we continue the fight against cancer.

BHS Lacrosse - Gloria's Game

Gloria's Game

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