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Women's basketball to hold annual breast cancer awareness game

by Michael Rouleau

Willimantic, CT (01/08/2024) — Eastern Connecticut State University's women's basketball team will host its annual breast cancer awareness game on Jan. 27 in the Geissler Gymnasium against the University of Southern Maine. With a fundraising goal of $7,500, donations will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

According to head coach Denise Bierly, more than 20 women who have survived or are currently battling breast cancer will take the center court and be recognized after the game. Additional people may be recognized if they notify Bierly at BierlyD@easternct.edu.

"We would love to have the stands packed and make them feel the Eastern love," said Bierly, adding that guests are encouraged to wear pink. "We want them to feel loved and supported for their fight."

Guests can donate at the game or online via the link below. Anyone who donates $20 will receive a t-shirt. Those who donate in advance should contact Bierly at BierlyD@easternct.edu, who will set aside a t-shirt for pick up on game day.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation is an organization dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer and supporting women who are combating it. Last year's breast cancer awareness game raised approximately $5,000, surpassing the original goal of $1,500.

Donation link: https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR/DIYFundraising/ONE-SEC?px=26562719&pg=personal&fr_id=9961

Women's basketball website: https://gowarriorathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball

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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving upwards of 4,000 students annually on its Willimantic campus. In addition to attracting students from 160 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 30 states and eight countries. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 68 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities. Ranked among the top 20 public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022-23 Best Colleges ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review 13 years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.

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Basketball athletes and cancer survivors gather for a group photo at the 2023 breast cancer awareness game.

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