Rutgers Baseball Vs. Cancer 2020
Feb 27 | Baseball
Scarlet Knights have raised over $51,000 since 2013, set goal for $10,000 in 2020
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers baseball once again is teaming up with Vs. Cancer in the fight against pediatric cancer. The Scarlet Knights have raised over $51,000 towards the cause since 2013. More children die from cancer in the United States than any other disease.
RU will host its annual Vs. Cancer game on Sunday, April 26 versus Indiana at Bainton Field.
"We are excited to once again partner with Vs. Cancer and The Marisa Tufaro Foundation to help in the fight against childhood cancer," head coach Steve Owens said. "I cannot think of a more important cause to help with and we are hopeful that many friends and families of our players will rally and support the team's effort to reach the goal."
The goal to raise $10,000 has been set for 2020. In partnership with Vs. Cancer, Rutgers baseball has selected the pediatric oncology unit at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital to receive a portion of the funds raised.
In addition, the Marisa Tufaro Foundation announced for the second-straight year that it will match the Scarlet Knights' fundraising efforts with a donation of up to $5,000 to Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital's child life program. Click here for more information on the The Marisa Tufaro Foundation.
Started by pediatric brain cancer survivor and former collegiate athlete, Chase Jones, 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 child life programs in local hospitals, financial assistance funds for families experiencing a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis, and groundbreaking research to cure pediatric brain tumors.
Kimberly Roy-Canning, director of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Northeast region, understands how vital these athletes are to the nonprofit's mission. "The children and families we serve rely heavily on the support of our Vs. Cancer fundraising teams. We applaud the efforts and generous spirit of the Rutgers University Baseball team! On behalf of our foundation, and the 28,000 children and teens currently battling a brain tumor, thank you! With the support of this incredible team, we're fighting for healthier, happier futures for these kids!"
Click here to view the Rutgers baseball Vs. Cancer page.
About the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
As the world's leading nonprofit dedicated to children and teens with brain tumors, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's mission is to care for families along their journey, cure all childhood brain tumors, and help survivors and families thrive. The Vs. Cancer Foundation merged with the PBTF in 2016 and now is a signature fundraising campaign of the nonprofit. Since 1991, the PBTF has funded and partnered with organizations to fund more than $44 million in scientific discovery to increase survivorship, improve quality of life, and ultimately eliminate pediatric brain tumors. The PBTF also provides emotional, informational, and logistical support to help families navigate their journey, including the Starfolio Resource Notebook for the newly diagnosed, emergency financial assistance Butterfly Fund, and award-winning Imaginary Friend Society video series. The PBTF's signature Ride for Kids, Starry Night, and Vs. Cancer events rally supporters across the country, and regional offices provide critical on-the-ground support to children and their families. Call 800-253-6530 or visit http://www.curethekids.org/about-us/mission/ to join us in our mission to Care. Cure. Thrive.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding baseball, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersBaseball), Instagram (@rutgersbaseball) and Facebook (/BaseballRU). For additional updates, please download the Scarlet Knights App via the app store or play store.
RU will host its annual Vs. Cancer game on Sunday, April 26 versus Indiana at Bainton Field.
"We are excited to once again partner with Vs. Cancer and The Marisa Tufaro Foundation to help in the fight against childhood cancer," head coach Steve Owens said. "I cannot think of a more important cause to help with and we are hopeful that many friends and families of our players will rally and support the team's effort to reach the goal."
The goal to raise $10,000 has been set for 2020. In partnership with Vs. Cancer, Rutgers baseball has selected the pediatric oncology unit at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital to receive a portion of the funds raised.
In addition, the Marisa Tufaro Foundation announced for the second-straight year that it will match the Scarlet Knights' fundraising efforts with a donation of up to $5,000 to Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital's child life program. Click here for more information on the The Marisa Tufaro Foundation.
Started by pediatric brain cancer survivor and former collegiate athlete, Chase Jones, 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 child life programs in local hospitals, financial assistance funds for families experiencing a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis, and groundbreaking research to cure pediatric brain tumors.
Kimberly Roy-Canning, director of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Northeast region, understands how vital these athletes are to the nonprofit's mission. "The children and families we serve rely heavily on the support of our Vs. Cancer fundraising teams. We applaud the efforts and generous spirit of the Rutgers University Baseball team! On behalf of our foundation, and the 28,000 children and teens currently battling a brain tumor, thank you! With the support of this incredible team, we're fighting for healthier, happier futures for these kids!"
Click here to view the Rutgers baseball Vs. Cancer page.
About the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
As the world's leading nonprofit dedicated to children and teens with brain tumors, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's mission is to care for families along their journey, cure all childhood brain tumors, and help survivors and families thrive. The Vs. Cancer Foundation merged with the PBTF in 2016 and now is a signature fundraising campaign of the nonprofit. Since 1991, the PBTF has funded and partnered with organizations to fund more than $44 million in scientific discovery to increase survivorship, improve quality of life, and ultimately eliminate pediatric brain tumors. The PBTF also provides emotional, informational, and logistical support to help families navigate their journey, including the Starfolio Resource Notebook for the newly diagnosed, emergency financial assistance Butterfly Fund, and award-winning Imaginary Friend Society video series. The PBTF's signature Ride for Kids, Starry Night, and Vs. Cancer events rally supporters across the country, and regional offices provide critical on-the-ground support to children and their families. Call 800-253-6530 or visit http://www.curethekids.org/about-us/mission/ to join us in our mission to Care. Cure. Thrive.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding baseball, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersBaseball), Instagram (@rutgersbaseball) and Facebook (/BaseballRU). For additional updates, please download the Scarlet Knights App via the app store or play store.
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