Post by Bornthrilla on Feb 11, 2008 11:07:43 GMT -5
Aggie players look to raise awareness about breast cancer
GREENSBORO, February 11, 2008 – The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team will participate in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s Think Pink initiative during its game against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Feb. 16 at Irvin-Corbett Court.
The WBCA’s “Think Pink” effort is a unified effort by the nation’s women’s basketball coaches to assists in raising breast cancer awareness on the court, across campus, in the community and worldwide. “Think Pink” began in 2007 with more than 120 schools participating. In 2008, more than 700 schools nationwide are involved. For their part, the Aggies will try to remain undefeated in the MEAC by forsaking their traditional blue and gold colors to wear pink uniforms when they take on the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 2 p.m., Saturday.
“This disease has an affect on women young and old,’’ said head coach Patricia Cage-Bibbs. “It touches all of our lives. I’ve lost two aunts to the disease, so I applaud and want to assist the WBCA in its efforts to raise awareness about the disease. For those who are survivors, we need to commend them. For those who are sufferers, we need to help them any way we can.”
Bibbs pointed out how important it is for the world of sports to raise awareness about breast cancer by discussing how breast cancer has hit close to home in Aggie Athletics. She praised a co-worker who works in Moore Gymnasium for her bravery in fighting the disease. Bibbs and assistant coach Tarrell Robinson also donated sick leave time to a different Aggie co-worker that works in Corbett.
Earlier this season, Bibbs’ players faced N.C. State and head coach Kay Yow. Yow is widely-known and celebrated for her courage in facing breast cancer.
“It was good for my players to see her up close, and it’s going to be good for them to get involved in a worthwhile cause like this one,’’ said Bibbs. “It’s inspiring to see women like coach Yow not giving up what they love. It’s a struggle, but they haven’t let it stop them. It’s a life lesson for my ladies.”
For more information on “Think Pink” and breast cancer visit www.wbca.org, and join Aggies in their quest to find a cure for breast cancer.
GREENSBORO, February 11, 2008 – The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team will participate in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s Think Pink initiative during its game against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Feb. 16 at Irvin-Corbett Court.
The WBCA’s “Think Pink” effort is a unified effort by the nation’s women’s basketball coaches to assists in raising breast cancer awareness on the court, across campus, in the community and worldwide. “Think Pink” began in 2007 with more than 120 schools participating. In 2008, more than 700 schools nationwide are involved. For their part, the Aggies will try to remain undefeated in the MEAC by forsaking their traditional blue and gold colors to wear pink uniforms when they take on the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 2 p.m., Saturday.
“This disease has an affect on women young and old,’’ said head coach Patricia Cage-Bibbs. “It touches all of our lives. I’ve lost two aunts to the disease, so I applaud and want to assist the WBCA in its efforts to raise awareness about the disease. For those who are survivors, we need to commend them. For those who are sufferers, we need to help them any way we can.”
Bibbs pointed out how important it is for the world of sports to raise awareness about breast cancer by discussing how breast cancer has hit close to home in Aggie Athletics. She praised a co-worker who works in Moore Gymnasium for her bravery in fighting the disease. Bibbs and assistant coach Tarrell Robinson also donated sick leave time to a different Aggie co-worker that works in Corbett.
Earlier this season, Bibbs’ players faced N.C. State and head coach Kay Yow. Yow is widely-known and celebrated for her courage in facing breast cancer.
“It was good for my players to see her up close, and it’s going to be good for them to get involved in a worthwhile cause like this one,’’ said Bibbs. “It’s inspiring to see women like coach Yow not giving up what they love. It’s a struggle, but they haven’t let it stop them. It’s a life lesson for my ladies.”
For more information on “Think Pink” and breast cancer visit www.wbca.org, and join Aggies in their quest to find a cure for breast cancer.
