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December 6, 2016, Bracken County High School will be hosting “Hoops
for Hope.” The Bracken Polar Bears will be playing against the Robertson County
Black Devils. Games start at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:30 pm. “Hoops for Hope” is
hosted by the Bracken County High School FCCLA club and members Kaleigh Woods,
Alicia Teegarden, Makenleigh Cooper and their adviser Lesley Duzan. “Hoops for
Hope” will be supporting the bracken Co. Cancer Support group and The Cure
Starts Now organization. The mission of this organization is to fund
groundbreaking research in honor of all children battling pediatric brain cancer
or children “that have earned their wings” as a result of pediatric brain
cancer. The Cure Starts Now hopes by raising awareness, it will increase the
interest in knowing more about these deadly, yet unknown, cancers.
The
guest speaker for the event will be Lisa Hill, mother of Lauren Hill, who was an
inspiring young basketball player from Mount St. Joseph University who has since
died from pediatric brain cancer. Lauren captured the hearts of many people
across the nation with her story in November 2014. Despite her diagnosis with
DIPG, a rare inoperable brain tumor, she used her voice to speak up for the kids
that are unable to speak for the need of more research funding. As a result of
Lauren’s efforts, $ 2.2 million has been raised for DIPG research since her
first collegiate game on November 2, 2014.
Along with a guest speaker and the basketball games,
other events will also include a cake auction, silent auction, and a survivor’s
reception for all cancer survivors who sign in at the beginning of the game.
Cheerleading performances will be provided by the Taylor Elementary Cheer Bears,
the Bracken County Middle School, and the Bracken County High School
Cheerleading teams.
Proceeds from the evening will go to the Bracken County
Cancer Support Group and a donation will also be made to The Cure Starts Now
organization. The Bracken County High School FCCLA encourages many people to
come out and supports its basketball and cheerleading athletes and to also
support an amazing cause. The program will begin prior to the Varsity
Basketball game beginning approximately at 7:00 p.m.
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