This Thursday night, the McGill Martlets will take on their local rivals, the Concordia Stingers, in their first ever fundraiser game for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. The “Shoot for the Cure” event aims to raise between $1,500 and $2,500 for the cause.
The game is part of a larger initiative by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). This is the fourth year of the effort, which has raised over $200,000 for the fight against breast cancer.
“I believe this is a great way for us to use our sport as a tool to increase awareness about a disease that will one day impact the lives of these young women in one way or another,” said Martlets Head Coach Ryan Thorne.
“The WBCA goal this year is $100,000 and with every team in the CIS participating, that makes [McGill’s] fundraising goal roughly $2,500. All the players have been working, soliciting donations from friends and family, and the Intercollegiate department will also be doing their part by accepting donations at the door and matching what we raise to a maximum of $500. Concordia will be our opponent on Thursday, but together we will be using this game to battle a common foe.”
Ribbons will be available to donors and two dollars from every ticket sold will go to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. Fans are encouraged to wear pink. The event is scheduled to start at 6:00pm on Thursday, January 13 at Donald Love Competition Hall of the McGill Athletics Complex.
McGill’s very own a capella group Tonal Ecstasy will contribute a special halftime performance. McGill Athletics would like to extend a special invitation to breast cancer survivors along with a guest to attend the event free of charge. Reservations can be made by emailing Alyson McPhee at [email protected].
