The Waldron and Edinburgh boys basketball teams will meet this Saturday, Dec. 1 in the Mid-Hoosier Conference rivals’ 2nd Annual “Programs vs. Cancer” game, an event that will help raise money for the American Cancer Society.
In addition to the on-court action, the event will give spectators multiple opportunities throughout the evening to make contributions that will help raise cancer awareness through the ACS.
Fundraisers will include specially printed T-shirts for the game that will be for sale. In an effort to create a “whiteout” effect by the crowd, the T-shirts are white with each school’s respective colors used on the printed areas of the shirts. An auction featuring numerous sports-related items also will be held, and donations will also be taken during the evening.
Prior to the fourth quarter, a check will be presented to the American Cancer Society for all proceeds raised through the event.
Last year’s event, an idea hatched by Edinburgh coach Curt Chase and former Waldron coach Jason Gorrell, raised more than $4,000 for the American Cancer Society. This year’s goal is to top that mark.
“I think this is an incredible cause,” said Jeff Gorrell, Waldron athletic director and current boys hoops coach. “We hope this will encourage people to help a great organization that helps so many people. Nearly everyone has been affected by this terrible disease in some way.”
Added Chase: “I am very proud that our basketball program and community are involved with ‘Programs vs. Cancer.’ Our kids and their families really do a good job of helping raise money, and it gives our community a sense of pride to help. I am hoping our continued involvement will help raise awareness and to help any way we can to fight this terrible disease.”
Waldron Principal Brian Fehribach is extremely proud of his school’s involvement.
“Almost everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer, and to be able to help fight this disease in some small part is a very worthy cause,” Fehribach said. “I would like to thank both coaches for all the time and effort that they have put in to make this event a success.
And Edinburgh Athletic Director Tim Jordan: “For this program to be started by two young coaches and having the public response as great as it has been these past two years, I think is a great credit to them – their positive influences in their communities as well as the positive involvement of the athletes and schools.”
The game will be held Saturday at Waldron Junior-Senior High School, with junior varsity action at 6 p.m. ET and the varsity tipoff at 7:30.
Anyone unable to attend the game but wanting to make a donation is encouraged to contact either head coach: Curt Chase of Edinburgh at (812)-526-5501 x2107 or cchase@edinburgh.k12.in.us, or Jeff Gorrell of Waldron at (765) 525-6822 or jeffgorrell@ses.k12.in.us.
For media inquiries or additional information, contact Chris May, May Sports & Entertainment, at maysports@gmail.com or (765) 720-3562.
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