COUGAR NEWS

2-25-08
CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host “Think Pink” Day on Wednesday, Feb. 27, as a part of a national breast cancer awareness program initiated by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. The Cougar basketball teams will play Nyack College in the George R. Newman Center, with the women’s game starting at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children, with proceeds and any additional donations going to the Breast Cancer Fund and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer among women in the United States, accounting for nearly one out of every three cancers diagnosed. Over 900 teams across all college divisions and at the high school level have participated in this year’s Think Pink campaign to increase breast cancer awareness. On Wednesday, fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game to take part in this special day. Both Caldwell men’s and women’s basketball teams will warm up in “Think Pink” t-shirts, and the coaches and game-day staff will be wearing pink. “Think Pink” t-shirts also will be available for purchase at both games.

Caldwell College will be honoring breast cancer survivors at halftime of the women’s game. There also will be give-aways, raffles and more as Caldwell’s SAAC raises awareness and donations to help fight this deadly disease.

“It has been remarkable to watch the support of this initiative grow from 120 schools last year,” said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. “With the help of each of our members, the women’s basketball community can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.”