Fresno State Athletics
Women's Basketball Gearing Up for Think Pink Night
1/4/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jan. 4, 2008
FRESNO, Calif. - It is time to "Think Pink." This year the Fresno State women's basketball team will be one of over 600 colleges and universities from around the country participating in an effort to raise breast cancer awareness on the court, across campuses and in the communities.
The actual "Think Pink Night" will not be until February 14, when the Bulldogs host the University of Idaho in the Save Mart Center. But there will be plenty of promotional activities thanks to partnerships with KSEE 24, ESPN Radio, Fresno State women's basketball and the Central Valley affiliate for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, leading up to the game.
Beginning January 7 fans can submit pink themed photos and videos to post on the KSEE 24 You News TV website (www.ksee24.com/younews). The first 50 fans to submit a Think Pink photo or video will receive a family four pack of tickets to the game.
The Fresno State women's basketball team will pick the grand prize winner for the best photograph. The winner receives eight tickets in a suite for the Think Pink basketball game on February 14 and dinner certificates.
"We are excited to participate in Think Pink Night," Fresno State women's basketball coach Adrian Wiggins said. "This is a great cause and it is extremely important to raise awareness of this important issue. As a women's basketball team we appreciate the support from KSEE 24, ESPN Radio and the Central Valley affiliate for Susan G. Komen for the Cure."
The Fresno State athletic department will also donate $1 from every ticket sold on the February 14 game back to the Central Valley affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Seventy-five percent of the money raised will remain here in Fresno to assist in education, screening, treatment and support of breast cancer. The other 25 percent goes to the Komen national research group in hopes of finding a cure. For more information on the Central Valley affiliate for Susan G. Komen for the Cure people can log into http://www.komencentralvalley.org/.
"This is such a different venue for us," Sharon Johnson, Executive Director of the Central Valley affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, said. "I can't tell you how fortunate we are to team up with an athletic team. We appreciate any opportunity to promote breast cancer awareness."
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) began "Think Pink" in 2007 with more than 120 schools participating. Fans wishing for more information on the WBCA's "Think Pink" initiative can log onto www.wbca.org/thinkpink.asp.
Prior to "Think Pink Night" the Fresno State athletic department will host Pack the House Night on January 17 when the women's basketball team hosts the University of Hawai'i at 7 p.m. in the Save Mart Center. Students can pick up free tickets at the Student Union prior to the game and at the Save Mart Center box office on game day.
Groups of 10 or more are only $2 each. Call 559-278-7449 to book your group today and receive Bulldog Shop Bucks for everyone in your group. All Fresno State faculty and staff, along with military, fire and police personnel and their families are just $2 with ID at the Save Mart Center box office.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The Fresno State women's basketball team continues play at the Save Mart Center on Saturday, January 5 against Boise State at 1 p.m. The team will be signing autographs after the game and it's Take a Kid to the Game Night as all kids in the 8th grade and under will receive a free ticket when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets for this promotion are available in person at the Save Mart Center box office.
