Gators Go Pink | October 2023
Last year we held a fundraiser to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (bcrf.org). While the other fundraisers we hold each year go toward team scholarships or other team-related funds, this is a cause and organization we know our team will wholeheartedly support. Many of us have friends or family who have been impacted by breast cancer, including Coach Scot and his family. Here's a note from Coach Scot sharing his personal connection.
Gators,Dr. Melissa Adams-Budde was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer in January of 2015. She fought a brave battle with dignity, character, poise, and eternal optimism. She succumbed to her illness almost five years later.
Most everyone knows about breast cancer. Melissa’s experience has probably saved many of her relatives’ lives, as most of them have done genetic testing and now know to act on the first signs of the disease.
So the most frustrating aspect for us wasn’t awareness; this disease has been in our population for centuries, but the treatment is sometimes guesswork. My hope is that research will lead to better treatment plans resulting in better life extension.
We will sell pink Gator caps that I hope our swimmers will wear to meets during the month of October. All proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Coach Scot
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- PINK Caps - These limited edition Virginia Gator pink caps will only be available until sold out! Caps *may* arrive in time for the meet in Richmond at the start of October, but swimmers will definitely have them in October. ALL profits from cap sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pre-order a cap here: https://forms.gle/UbhA4t1j6kqv81uPA
- Donate directly to our team's Breast Cancer Research Foundation fundraising page.
Feel free to share the fundraiser and our team's fundraising page with your friends and family! All caps will be delivered on deck. We will keep our Breast Cancer Research Foundation fundraising page open through the end of October.
