GRAND
FORKS, N.D. – The community is invited to
the University of North Dakota’s Play 4Kay game on Thursday, Feb. 18 vs.
Weber State, with proceeds directly supporting women’s cancer research through
the Kay Yow Cancer Fund®. The community can also donate
on behalf of UND at http://bit.ly/Donate2CancerResearch.
The team will wear pink accessories during the
game and fans are encouraged to wear pink to show their support and take part
in the activities to raise money for cancer research.
The annual Play 4Kay initiative provides
coaches and student athletes around the country the opportunity to “come
together as one” to raise awareness for breast cancer research on the court, in
their communities and beyond.
Throughout February, high schools, universities
and local organizations are dedicated to raise funds and awareness to
support the Kay Yow Cancer Fund’s (KYCF), mission of supporting scientific
research focused on women’s cancers, as well as projects assisting the
underserved community.
In her 34-year tenure at North Carolina State
University, the late Kay Yow became the first coach to win two Olympic gold
medals, guided her teams to 20 NCAA Tournaments, and was inducted into 11 Halls
of Fame. However, Coach Yow’s legacy in the community extends far beyond the
basketball court. Yow founded the Kay Yow Cancer Fund in 2007 before passing
away in 2009 after her 22-year battle with breast cancer.
Coach Yow’s passion and leadership served as the
catalyst for Play 4Kay, the KYCF’s flagship fundraising initiative.
Since its inception, the Play 4Kay program has raised more than $5.28 million
to support women's cancer research.
For more information or to make a donation,
visit www.Play4Kay.org.
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