Tigers think pink

Shoot for the Cure is a national initiative by CIS Women’s Basketball Coaches Association to raise money in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. In its second season, the program has varsity women’s basketball teams throughout Canada “thinking pink” at regular season games, exhibition matches and tournaments. Last year, the league raised more than $50,000 and this year aims to double that total.

The Dalhousie Tigers women’s basketball team has designated the January 30 home game against Acadia as its Shoot for a Cure game. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation will be on site with information and to accept donations. 

Tigers Head Coach Carolyn Savoy is proud to be a part of a project supporting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

“We hope the Dalhousie community will get behind this charity event by attending our game and making a donation,” she says.

“We’re extremely excited to play in a game where we can have a chance to show our support for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation,” says Kelly Donald, co-captain of the Tigers women’s basketball team. “It is great to see that the community is changing and that everyday there are more organized events that show that we support one another when someone is in need.”

To raise money for this project, the Tigers have been selling tickets on a gift basket valued at more than $1,500. Tickets will continue to be sold during Friday’s game and the winner will be drawn late in the game. The Tigers have also received donations from organizations and individuals who support their efforts and hope to continue to receive more. During game night, the team will use a number of promotions to generate funds and awareness. In addition, Dalhousie’s Department of Athletics and Recreational Services has agreed to donate the gate from the January 30 game and CBCF will also be on site to accept donations.

The Tigers are well on their way to passing the $3,000 mark and are striving to raise the most money for CBCF of any team taking part in Shoot for the Cure. “We are very excited to receive such strong support for the Shoot for the Cure program,” said Nancy Margeson, CEO, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Atlantic Region. “It is very important to raise awareness of breast cancer among all generations. Having young women involved in not only fundraising, but promoting healthy lifestyles is a great contribution to the fight against breast cancer.”

Game time Friday is 7 p.m. and anyone wearing pink in support of the CBCF has an opportunity to be rewarded with a prize.