UCLA Basketball: Men's, Women's Hoops Teams Announce 16th Annual Health Fundraiser
The UCLA Bruins athletic programs announced that registration is now open for the 16th annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer at UCLA. The event returns to the campus on Sunday, October 15, and is a massive collaboration between the athletic department and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA and the V Foundation to end childhood cancer.
It’s a special event that allows the school to help out in the community and give back toward a very important issue. The men's and women's basketball teams are at the front of this, dribbling alongside participants of the event.
"The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is proud to partner for the 16th year with the men's and women's Bruin basketball teams to raise money and awareness for children battling cancer," said Jeri Wilson, Executive Director of PCRF. "Over our 16-year span the Bruins have helped us to raise almost $1.5 million. With the funds raised at UCLA we have been able to support innovative research where there was not treatment."
This event looks to be another success and is a great way for the program to give back. UCLA is a massive part of the community and having this run for so long is extremely impressive in itself.
"Dribble for Victory Over Cancer is one of the highlights of my year!" said Dr. Theodore B. Moore, the Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Director of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at UCLA. "What an encouragement to see patients, families, student-athletes, coaches and supportive friends come together to make a difference in finding cures for pediatric cancer. Although incredible progress has been made, there are still children and their families that hear those words, 'I am sorry. Nothing more can be done.' Let us continue to dribble to victory until every child is cured of cancer!"
The fee to take part is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Each person who joins will receive a personalized fundraising page, an official Dribble for Victory Over Cancer shirt and a goodie bag. It’s a great event to take part in and help out with this incredible event so don’t miss out!
