NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Southern Connecticut State University Athletic Department announced today that it will join up with the American Cancer Society to promote its 'Think Pink' Party on Feb. 13. The annual 'Think Pink' Initiative, originally formulated by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, promotes heightened awareness for breast cancer within the sport of women's basketball, on college campuses and in the general community.
It promises to be an action-packed event for all fans in attendance at Moore Fieldhouse for the 5:30 p.m. game against Pace. The Owls will be one of only a selected few across the nation that will wear pink uniforms. In addition, there will be several promotional ventures for the game, including giveaways for all fans, free food and a special drawing at halftime for selected marquee prizes.
“We look forward to partnering with the American Cancer Society for our 'Think Pink' Party on February 13,” said Director of Athletics Patricia D. Nicol. “Promoting breast cancer awareness is the main objective for this event, and we are pleased to be able to provide the venue in which to do so. We are anticipating an evening filled with education and camaraderie.”
“I am very excited to participate with Southern Connecticut State University for the 'Think Pink' game night to heighten local awareness of the Breast Cancer Health Awareness Initiative, increase our relationships with local colleges and universities, and most importantly encourage breast cancer prevention and early detection,” said Mary Kate Carofano, Community Executive, Development, American Cancer Society.
The Owls will also wear the pink uniforms for road game on Feb. 9 at St. Michael's and Feb. 16 at Bryant.
The American Cancer Society helps patients and their families with free information, support and local resources. Cancer information specialists are available by phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help with diagnosis and treatment options, find rides to treatment, or answer insurance questions.
For more information, please log on to:
www.southernctowls.com/documents/2008/1/17/final%20think%20pink%20flyer.scsu.pdf
www.cancer.org
or call 1-800-ACS-2345
