The Fairfield University Department of Athletics participated in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Think Pink initiative at the basketball double-headers on Saturday, Feb. 16.  The women’s basketball team defeated Siena, 60-57, while the men knocked off Rider, 88-76, in front of 2,971.

The event was held to raise awareness of breast cancer, as well as help raise funds for the cause.  The Stags selected the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund as the charity to donate to after the event.  Fairfield fans came out in full force for the event, and the Stags raised $1,300.50.

Fairfield was one of over 1,100 institutions to participate in the Think Pink event.  The events held around the nation, have raised nearly half a million dollars to various charities in the fight against breast cancer.

The Department of Athletics would like to express it thanks to all the fans that attended the Think Pink games and those who contributed to the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund.  For more information about the Kay Yow Fund, which is part of the Jimmy V Fund, visit www.jimmyv.org.

Thanks also to the following groups and individuals that donated items for the silent auction: Academy Of Excellence Soccer Camp, Ed Cooley Boys Basketball Camp, ESPN, ESPNU, Fairfield University Bookstore, Joe Frager Girls Basketball Camp, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Carl Rees’ Planet Soccer, Len Roberto - Head Golf Coach, Stags Baseball Camp.