Athletics to raise money for cancer cure

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

In an effort to raise money to aid in the fight against cancer, Kansas Athletics has announced it will again partner with the Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center as part of the Jayhawks for a Cure campaign.

The campaign, which raised more than $15,000 last year, will benefit Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the KU Cancer Center.

The first event of the year will take place Oct. 11 when the soccer team faces Colorado at 1 p.m. Fans wearing pink will be admitted to the game for $3, instead of the usual price of $8, and donations will be accepted at the door. The annual WBCA Pink Zone game will take place when women’s basketball hosts Kansas State Feb. 7 in Allen Fieldhouse. Last year more than 7,000 fans attended the game. Other teams, including swimming and diving and volleyball, will also host events.

Additional events will be announced throughout the year. To learn more about the Jayhawks for a Cure campaign, fans can visit www.kuathletics.com/jayhawksforacure.

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