University of Findlay To Host "Think Pink" Night Against Michigan Tech February 18

Article courtesy of the University of Findlay Athletic Department.

The University of Findlay athletic department will participate in “Pink Wave”, an event sponsored by the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) in conjunction with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) “Pink Zone”, on Thursday, February 18 at the Oilers men’s and women’s basketball games against Michigan Technological University.

UF student-athletes, coaches and fans are encouraged to wear pink in a show of support for breast cancer awareness. All fans who come wearing pink will receive $2 off their price of admission and all 50/50 proceeds will be donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

In addition, local elementary students are participating in a “Pink Wave” coloring contest and the UF dance team has created a “Survivor” and “In honor of” banners for fans to sign to show their support. The Oilers cheerleaders will also give all fans pink ribbon temporary tattoos and also support the cause by wearing pink for the game.

Findlay’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will be wearing pink shoelaces and pink warm-up shirts for their game against Michigan Tech University and a breast cancer survivor, Jolene Mintey, will serve as an honoree coach for women’s game.

The festivities are both educational and exciting as students will receive Pink Zone giveaways and the University Health Center will provide Breast Cancer prevention information. Fans will also be able to bid on silent auction items.

The WBCA began the WBCA Pink Zone™, formerly known as "Think Pink", in 2007 as an initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in women's basketball, on campuses and in communities.

The women’s game is scheduled to tip-off at 5:30 p.m. followed by the men’s contest against the Huskies around 7:30 p.m.