Quantcast

Prairie State Wire

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

World Cancer Day basketball game

163

Open Conference | Manhattan Christian Thunder basketball squads

Open Conference | Manhattan Christian Thunder basketball squads

World Cancer Day is Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

KCC women's basketball head coach Meister and the Cavaliers will host a World Cancer Game on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. vs. Sauk Valley Community College. The KCC men will have a game at 3 p.m., also against Sauk Valley.

Meister and her family recently lost a brother-in-law and wonderful uncle, Jeff Hanson, to cancer. "Jeff was a true sports fan who loved and supported all sports, both men and women’s," Meister said.

When merchandise is purchased from the link, $5 of every item sold will benefit the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation. The foundation raises money for cancer research and provides support to children and their families battling the disease. The merchandise store closes on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 11:59 p.m.

"This foundation has been a big part of Jeff’s journey before and after his diagnosis," Meister said. "We are all affected in some way by this terrible disease and it’s our turn to give back.

"Our goal is to raise $500. We are up for the challenge and would love the community’s support for this wonderful cause."

Anyone who purchases gear from the fundraiser website will receive free admission to the games on Feb. 4. Pickup at the game is available. 

Original source can be found here

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate