As
part of the nationwide American Cancer Society Coaches Vs. Cancer event, men’s
basketball fans are encouraged to wear pink to promote cancer awareness and
participate in the “Creighton Vs. Cancer Pink Out” game when the Bluejays host
the Bradley Braves on First National Bank Court at CenturyLink Center Omaha on
Saturday, Feb. 2 (2:05 p.m., tip-off). Bluejay players will wear
pink shooting shirts and pink jerseys for the game and, like last year’s event,
fans have the opportunity to honor a friend or family member who has battled
cancer or is currently battling cancer by purchasing the apparel via auction
(the shooting shirt can be personalized – last name, nickname, etc.).
To
participate in the auction, click on this link: http://www.CreightonCVCjerseyauction.org
to place a bid. Bidding commenced this morning and will close in four-minute
increments starting at 8:00 p.m., and ending at 8:28 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 20.
The
first 14,000 fans entering the venue on February 2 will receive a complimentary
pink t-shirt courtesy of Alegent Creighton Health and Methodist Estabrook Cancer
Center. “Pink Out” t-shirts are also available for purchase at the following
Lawlor’s Custom Sportswear locations: Westroads Mall, Oakview Mall and the
Superstore located at 84th & J Streets.
Last year's Creighton vs. Cancer jersey auction raised more than $29,600.
