UC Volleyball "Dig for the Cure"
The University of Charleston women’s volleyball team has chosen to join in the fight against breast cancer with their "Dig for the Cure" program to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The Golden Eagles selected its "Dig for the Cure" match for Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, assistant athletic director and head volleyball coach Bren Stevens announced today. The NCAA Division II match between UC and West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foe Fairmont State University will take place at Eddie King Gym on the campus of the University of Charleston and begin at 7 p.m.
“It is an honor to participate in this great cause,” said Stevens. “Our hope is that donations and awareness will be raised and that people will enjoy a great evening of volleyball. We are planning on making this an annual event.”
Donations can be given at the door or donors may choose to donate by pledging towards the number of digs recorded.
The public is invited to come out and support this great cause while enjoying great NCAA volleyball action. There will be many prizes and giveaways at the games.
Contact Kelli Gora at 304-357-4370 for more information or donations. Proceeds will go to the West Virginia Komen Foundation for the Cure.
For more information about the University of Charleston volleyball team online, go to www.UCWV.edu/athletics
About the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (courtesy of the foundation's website):
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure® to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the Foundation fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors, the Komen Foundation has raised more than $740 million for the fight against breast cancer.
The Golden Eagles selected its "Dig for the Cure" match for Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, assistant athletic director and head volleyball coach Bren Stevens announced today. The NCAA Division II match between UC and West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foe Fairmont State University will take place at Eddie King Gym on the campus of the University of Charleston and begin at 7 p.m.
“It is an honor to participate in this great cause,” said Stevens. “Our hope is that donations and awareness will be raised and that people will enjoy a great evening of volleyball. We are planning on making this an annual event.”
Donations can be given at the door or donors may choose to donate by pledging towards the number of digs recorded.
The public is invited to come out and support this great cause while enjoying great NCAA volleyball action. There will be many prizes and giveaways at the games.
Contact Kelli Gora at 304-357-4370 for more information or donations. Proceeds will go to the West Virginia Komen Foundation for the Cure.
For more information about the University of Charleston volleyball team online, go to www.UCWV.edu/athletics
About the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (courtesy of the foundation's website):
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure® to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the Foundation fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors, the Komen Foundation has raised more than $740 million for the fight against breast cancer.