NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Southern Connecticut State University athletic department has teamed up with the North Haven Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School for its post-game hair coloring event that is taking place as part of the 'Play 4 The Cure' program. Members of the field hockey squad will color their hair pink in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer.

North Haven Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School is located at 97 Washington Avenue in North Haven and online at www.northhavenacademy.com. The Paul Mitchell company has a presence in 44 countries around the world.

Individuals who wish to see their favorite Owl color her hair pink can do so by making a contribution payable to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The team will wear pink jerseys and pink socks for the game on Saturday, and all fans in attendance will receive special pink-themed promotional item giveaways.

In addition, there are several other opportunities for fans to contribute to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs.

On game day, SCSU fans, students, parents and alumni can either make a one-time donation or donate a flat rate based on each shot on goal taken by the two teams in the game.

Southern Connecticut student-athletes will also be on hand to collect pink Yoplait yogurt lids as part of that company's 'Save Lids to Save Lives' program. Each year, Yoplait donates 10 cents to the Komen Foundation for every pink lid that is collected and sent back in.