Ice Rink Turns Pink for Exciting Event
Holy Cross Community Raises Over $2000 for Cancer Research at Pink the Rink Main Event
The College of the Holy Cross' Athletics department recently hosted the annual 'Pink the Rink Main Event' at the Luth Athletic Center, a hockey doubleheader held on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Hart Center Arena. The main event, one of the major fundraisers for student-led organisation HC for a Cure, managed to raise over $2,000 in profits.
HC for a Cure, an organisation dedicated to funding and raising awareness for cancer research, was at the forefront of the main event. Auggie Smith, an active member of the organisation, designed the 'Puck Cancer' posters that adorned the arena. The founder of Pink Revolution, an organisation that supports cancer survivors and their families, was not specified in the provided search results. However, Pink Revolution's co-founder, Allie Whitenett, dropped the puck at the beginning of the game. Allie is a cancer survivor and mother of three.
In the spirit of the holiday, pink candy was handed out in celebration. The first 50 students to arrive at the main event received a free trucker hat. The main event also saw the participation of the Holy Cross Cheerleading Team, who volunteered at the annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run on Sunday, October 2nd.
Meanwhile, the Men's and Women's Ice Hockey teams have been actively playing at the Hart Center Rink during winter athletics. For updates on the Men's Ice Hockey team's performance, readers are directed to the 'Checking In On Crusader Hockey After Two Months of Play' article.
Individuals were encouraged to come dressed in Halloween costumes, adding a festive touch to the main event. The organisation's advocacy efforts primarily focus on athletic events, making Pink the Rink Main Event a significant event in Holy Cross' calendar. The funds raised will contribute to ongoing cancer research and awareness initiatives, making a difference in the lives of many.
