October 9, 2009 - The Durham College athletic department is proud to take part in the province wide “OCAA Plays for Breast Cancer Awareness” campaign and fundraiser, in conjunction with the Canadian Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness.
Throughout the month of October, Durham College varsity athletes are raising money to create awareness for breast cancer. The Durham College baseball and women’s fastball teams kicked off the initiative playing an a 20-inning game softball game this past week.
Beginning on Tuesday, October 13, fans can purchase pink ribbons and put their name on “the DC wall of hope” outside the control centre of the Campus Recreation and Wellness centre in support of the Lords fundraising efforts.
The idea of a united provincial campaign was originally brought forward by a long time serving staff member from an OCAA institution who recognized the power of a group effort to reach a group of young women and men who will benefit from the awareness campaign.
Throughout the month of October, member institutions will be raising funds for the campaign and a group cheque will be presented to the Canadian Cancer Society at the annual OCAA Directors Meeting in December.
“The OCAA is very proud of the work our student-athletes do in their local communities. The work provides a valuable link between the community and school and also enhances the life experience of being an intercollegiate student-athlete,” said OCAA Executive Director Blair Webster. “The OCAA Plays for Breast Cancer Awareness campaign is another example of the commitment the OCAA places on giving back and we are proud to be able to band together to raise funds and create awareness for this cause.”
Durham College strives to be the best athletic program in athletics, academics and community involvement. The Lords will be taking part in a number of upcoming community and charity events in the upcoming months including the holiday food/toy drive and “Movember” – the fight against prostate cancer.
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October 9, 2009 - The Durham College athletic department is proud to take part in the province wide “OCAA Plays for Breast Cancer Awareness” campaign and fundraiser, in conjunction with the Canadian Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness.
