Methodist University to Host "Think Pink" Game for Breast Cancer Awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 31, 2008
KIRBIE BRITT
SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

FAYETTEVILLE, NC—Methodist University has partnered with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) to host a “Think Pink” basketball game Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. In an effort to increase breast cancer awareness, the Monarchs are working hard to raise money for the Kay Yow/WBCA Breast Cancer Fund.

All fans wearing pink to the game will be admitted free with a donation to the Kay Yow/WBCA Breast Cancer Fund. The Methodist team will play in pink uniforms to show their support. For fans looking to support the cause, Methodist is selling “Think Pink” T-shirts, and plans to give away free T-shirts to the first 80 fans with a Methodist University ID card. Throughout the game, a silent auction will include autographed balls by NBA star LeBron James, North Carolina State Head Coach Kay Yow, University of Tennessee Head Coach Pat Summitt, and University of North Carolina Head Coach Sylvia Hatchell. All proceeds will go back to the breast cancer fund.

At halftime of the basketball game, Methodist will honor breast cancer survivors as another way to increase awareness regarding one of the most common invasive cancers among women in the United States.

The WBCA's "Think Pink" initiative is a global, unified effort for the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's nation of coaches to assist in raising breast cancer awareness on the court, across campuses, in communities and beyond. The WBCA began "Think Pink" in 2007 as an initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in women's basketball, on campuses and in communities. In 2007, more than 120 schools unified for this effort and helped make the inaugural year of the WBCA's "Think Pink" a success.

“Kay Yow has always been an inspiration to me—not only as a coach, but as a player,” said Methodist’s Head Coach Dee Dee Jarman. “She is devoted to North Carolina State, the Kay Yow/WBCA Breast Cancer Fund, and the game of basketball; we are delighted to have the opportunity to give back.”

Tickets for this special game can be purchased at the door. If you would like to pre-order a T-shirt, visit: http://www.methodist.edu/monarchs/wbasketball/thinkpinkreg.html. For more information, contact the Methodist University Athletic Department at (910) 630-7175.

About the WBCA
Founded in 1981, the WBCA promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. For additional information about the WBCA, please visit wbca.org.