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Our 
Story

Denise and Bryan O'Dea established their roots in Ramsey in 2007 and welcomed their first of three girls in 2008. Denise was the proud mother of Keira (16), Aerin (14), and Rory (10). Denise reveled in watching her girls engage in each of their individual endeavors, and all three have shown an intense love for the game of lacrosse. Denise was always present on the sidelines, rooting enthusiastically for her girls and their friends. 

Sadly, Denise was taken from us far too early at the age of 45 from an incurable neurological disease in July of 2023. While the family is still reeling from this tremendous void, they have started this non-profit organization to keep the devotion Denise had for Ramsey sports alive in her absence.  

Our
Mission

Lax State of Mind is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established with a dual purpose: 

  • to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving Ramsey girls lacrosse player who has progressed through the Ramsey lacrosse program

  • to help fund vital research in neurological diseases for much needed treatments

Please help us keep Denise's spirt alive and present by considering a donation. 

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Wtih much love an gratitude, 

Bryan, Keira, Aerin, and Rory O'Dea

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