New Paltz, NY — The State University of New York at New Paltz softball team has teamed up with the Pediatric Bran Tumor Foundation's Vs. Cancer program to defeat childhood brain cancer. The game will be held Saturday at Mary Gray Deane Field as the Hawks face conference rival SUNY Onenota for a doubleheader starting at noon. All proceeds raised will go directly to Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Read the official press release below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Paltz, NY – SUNY New Paltz Softball has joined forces with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Vs. Cancer program to defeat childhood brain cancer – the deadliest disease affecting children in the United States.
Started by a pediatric brain cancer survivor and former collegiate athlete, Vs. Cancer empowers any sports team, any athlete, and any community to help kids with cancer. As a signature fundraising campaign of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Vs. Cancer proceeds help fund local hospital programs for children battling brain tumors and other cancers, financial assistance and critical resources for patient families nationwide, and groundbreaking research to cure pediatric brain tumors – the deadliest form of pediatric cancer.
"The New Paltz Softball team is so happy to be able to host this vs. Cancer game in conjunction with SUNY Oneonta in efforts to raise funds for kids and families who are battling this heartbreaking disease and could really use any help to help defeat it."
Thanks to the generous support of friends, family and fans, the team is on its way to meeting their fundraising goal. You can contribute by making a donation here: https://team.curethekids.org/SUNY-at-NewPaltzSoftball
Dave Mays, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Senior Vs. Cancer Campaign Manager understands how vital these athletes are to the nonprofit's mission. "Vs. Cancer athletes are changing the game for children with cancer. Brain cancer is the deadliest and most common form of cancer in children under 15, but each Vs. Cancer game gets us one step closer to a cure. Together we are fighting for healthier, happier futures."
About the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Every day, 13 children and teens are diagnosed with a brain tumor, the deadliest and most common form of cancer in kids under 15. Every day after, they are in a fight for their life. It's a fight the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is here to help families win. A leader in the brain tumor and childhood cancer communities, PBTF's mission of Care. Cure. Thrive. reflects its commitment to curing all pediatric brain tumors and transforming how children and their families are cared for. Since 1991, PBTF has provided strategic leadership and funding to accelerate the number of targeted therapies for children battling brain tumors today, while equipping families with the patient-family education, financial relief, and emotional support they need to navigate their child's journey. The Vs. Cancer Foundation merged with the PBTF in 2016 and now is a signature fundraising campaign of the nonprofit. A world without childhood brain tumors is possible when we work together to put kids first. Learn more at www.curethekids.org. To get involved with Vs. Cancer, visit www.vs-cancer.org.
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