The 14 schools of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference will participate in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's annual "Pink Zone" from February 11-20 to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Events will include teams wearing pink uniforms and accessories, distributing informational materials, honoring survivors, and collecting donations at games. Last year over 1,800 participants helped raise over $1 million through "Pink Zone" events across the country.

1. Bloomfield College  Caldwell College  Chestnut Hill College  Concordia (N.Y.) College  Dominican College
Felician College  Georgian Court University  Goldey-Beacom College  Holy Family University
Nyack College Philadelphia University  Post University  University of the Sciences  Wilmington University
CACC SCHOOLS UNITE TO HELP FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
Courtesy of Jason Grohoske, CACC Office
NEW HAVEN, CT – For the fifth consecutive season, the 14 members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate
Conference (CACC) will be either supporting or hosting an event for the Women’s Basketball Coaches
Association’s “Pink Zone” on February 11th
through the 20th
. Last year over 1,800 participants came together to
surpass $1,045,000 in donations and reached more than 922,000 fans across the nation. Overall, the WBCA “Pink
Zone” has raised nearly $3.3 Million, has reached almost 2.7 Million fans, and has unified over 4,700 participants in
only four years. “
Pink Zone”, formerly known as "Think Pink", began in 2007 as an initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in
women's basketball, on campuses, and in communities. Kay Yow, former North Carolina State University head
women's basketball coach, served as the catalyst for the initiative after her third reoccurrence of breast cancer in
2006. Throughout the CACC teams will be doing various events to support the “Pink Zone”.
On February 3rd
Holy Family held their “Pink Zone” game on against Chestnut Hill. Both the Men’s and Women’s
Basketball teams wore pink shoe laces and had the warm-up t-shirts on during warm ups. The cheerleaders of Holy
Family also showed their support by wearing pink shirts throughout both contest.
Post University’s Basketball program participated in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s “Pink Zone,”
to bring awareness to breast cancer. The event was held as part of the Eagles Basketball doubleheader against Holy
Family University on February 12th
.
“Post University is committed to supporting the surrounding community and important programs like the WBCA’s
“Pink Zone”, said Anthony Fallacaro, Post University Athletic Director. “Not only is this an educational experience
for our students, it is also the perfect opportunity to share in a national project.”
Caldwell College worked in conjunction with St. Barnabas Breast Center on February 12th
where they provided
information packets, pens and ribbons for those in attendance. SAAC students handed out brochures and packets
from the St. Barnabas Breast Center. All those in attendance from the St. Barnabas Breast Center were given free
tickets and honored at the game along with all Breast Cancer Survivors and those still battling Cancer. Caldwell
also handed out Breast Cancer tattoos and stickers to support the cause, along with candy for the children in
attendance.
Both teams Caldwell and USciences wore t-shirts for warm ups and have pink water bottles for the game. The
Women’s Basketball team was wearing pink ribbon socks and pink head bands during the game in support of the
“Pink Zone”. The athletes will not be the only ones decorated in pink as the Pep Band, Athletic Staff and Game Staff
wore pink along with the gym itself decorated with pink streamers and ribbon balloons. The first 100 fans received
pink pom poms and for a special admission price, guests were given a Breast Cancer ribbon shirt.
At halftime of the Men’s game against USciences, Dave Hopla who is a world renowned shooter, attempted to break
the World Record for the most free throws made in one minute with one ball and one passer. This event was in
conjunction with Coaches vs. Cancer, Autism Awareness and also Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Wilmington will be hosting Chestnut Hill College on February 15th
for its “Pink Zone” games. The Delaware Breast
Cancer Coalition had a table set up at the game, and handed out information regarding breast cancer and the fight
against it. Along with the table Wilmington they handed out pink ribbons to all in attendance, and both teams
warmed up before the game in pink t-shirts made especially for the event. The Women's team wore pink shoelaces
Dan Mara, Commissioner  203-298-4808  Stacy Kelly, Assoc. Commissioner  203-298-4807
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2. Bloomfield College  Caldwell College  Chestnut Hill College  Concordia (N.Y.) College  Dominican College
Felician College  Georgian Court University  Goldey-Beacom College  Holy Family University
Nyack College Philadelphia University  Post University  University of the Sciences  Wilmington University
and selling mini pink basketballs. Donations will also be collected and will be given to the Delaware Breast Cancer
Coalition.
The Felician Basketball teams will be wearing pink t-shirts in warm ups when they play against Nyack on February
15th
. They also will be asking for support and donations at the game to support the WBCA “Pink Zone”.
Georgian Court Basketball plays against Goldey-Beacom on February 17th
where the athletes from both teams will
wear designed T-shirt for the occasion during warm ups. Additionally to the shirts Georgian Court Basketball
players will also wear pink socks while the cheer team will wear pink ribbons. They also will conduct a raffle for
gift basket, which will include a pink and white basketball autographed by the players from both teams. Lastly they
will be collecting donations for the Kay Yow Fund.
SAAC members will be giving out pink ribbons and collecting donations for breast cancer awareness when
Philadelphia University hosts Post on February 19th. There will be face painting for those who wish to show their
support and a make-your-own pink poster table. Donations will be taken and anyone who gives money will be
handed a pink cookie. Outside of the gymnasium there will be a Breast Cancer awareness pamphlet table decorated
with pink balloons. Players from both teams, cheerleaders and the dance team will all be wearing pink t-shirts.
Goldey-Beacom started on Valentine’s Day, Mon. Feb. 14th
showering their support of the “Pink Zone” by hosting
events throughout their campus and leading up to the Lightning Men’s and Women’s home basketball games against
Felician College at 1 and 3 p.m. on February 19th
.
Goldey-Beacom started their support on Valentine’s Day by hosting events throughout campus leading up to the
Lightning hoops double-header against Felician College on February 19th. The GBC athletic department has
partnered with the student cafeteria and the student bookstore to help spread awareness about this disease that affects
approximately 1-in-8 women in the United States. In the spirit of generating awareness, the school’s cafeteria has
pledged to run daily specials consisting of pink food items, and the bookstore is offering 20-percent off all pink
merchandise. Information sheets will be posted and/or distributed at both of these campus spots as well as in the J.
Wilbur Hirons Lobby in the athletic wing of the Joseph West Jones Center.
For the third straight season at GBC, fans are encouraged to wear pink to the games. On game day, the women’s
team will wear pink socks and shoelaces with their home gold uniforms, along with a pink t-shirts for warm-ups. A
pink ball will be used during warm-ups, as well.
Game officials can get involved with the program by using pink whistles during the games. Throughout the country,
purchases of pink whistles have led to $45,000 in donations being contributed to the initiative over the past three
years.
There will be contests and giveaways throughout the course of both games. Information sheets about breast cancer
will be included with the game programs and available for all fans in attendance. Lightning players will also read
aloud facts about breast cancer before both games.
Chestnut Hill will host its “Pink Zone” game on February 19th, with both teams donning pink t-shirts and pink shoe
laces. The game management and athletic communications staff will also be wearing “Pink Zone” T-shirts. If fans
wish to be a part of the event, “Pink Zone” t-shirts will be for sale in the lobby. CHC plans to collect money and
anyone who donates can choose a pink ribbon or pink cookie as a thank you. The game day programs will be
printed on pink paper and will include background information on the event. Chestnut Hill will also recognize any
cancer survivors in attendance.
On February 19, Bloomfield College will host its “Pink Zone” game against USciences. Concordia College will host
“Pink Zone” games when they battle against Felician on the 23rd of February. “Pink Zone” events will conclude on
the 25th when Dominican College welcomes Goldey-Beacom to the Hennessey Center.