Run for the Cure on October 1st in Regina. “It’s such a team bonding thing, to finish that run,” said Graham. “Our competitive sides come out a bit.”
“For it to raise money for such a good cause, it adds to the excitement.” - Carly Graham
Shoot for the Cure games take place throughout the CIS, with each team designating a home game at an opportune time. The Cougars chose Nov. 5th because, with the archrival Huskies in town, the game will draw a large crowd. As well, there is the proximity (in time) to October, which is breast cancer awareness month. The Cougars also enjoy participating in Shoot for the Cure games as a visiting team throughout the season. For such special occasions, they bring pink jerseys for warm-up. “Everybody’s really bought into (the event),” said Taylor. “It definitely brings the basketball community together across the country. We’re really happy with that part of the initiative.”
Graham urges fans to attend, both to assist in the fight against breast cancer and to witness a battle of a different sort – an exciting competition between provincial rivals. Photos by: Don McQuillan, MTAG Images www.more-than-a-game.smugmug.com
In addition to the fundraising aspect, Shoot for the Cure helps to raise awareness of the disease. Many young basketball players attend the Cougar games and look up to the players, so it’s important for these young players to become better informed, as well as see the university players supporting the event. Shoot for the Cure will take place Sat., Nov. 5th at 6:15 pm, at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport at the University of Regina. “It’s always a huge game, sold-out crowd, and exciting to play in,” said Graham. “For it to be a game to raise money for such a good cause, it adds to the excitement.”
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