September 26, 2008

Colgate Partners with American Cancer Society

HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Colgate has partnered with the American Cancer Society for 2008 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, at the Recreation Park in Binghamton, N.Y.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than just the name of a walk; it describes the progress being made in the fight against breast cancer.

“We just want to continue to do something to help fight cancer” stated Raiders’ head coach Scott Wiley “Last year we joined with “Pink at the Rink” and this year the ECAC is still involved with the American Cancer Society. The league and the coaches continue to do a great job to support the cause and this is a way for us to continue our plan. People with our program have friends and family directly affected with cancer, coaching staff as well, we just want to make sure that we never forget that and try to raise as much money as we can.”

Last year with “Pink at the Rink”, the Raiders raised $16,000 for the American Cancer Society, while the ECAC Hockey League combined to raise $41,000. The Colgate goal for the Binghamton walk is $5,200.

Wiley added the steps to reaching the new goal “What we’ve done is challenged every player to raise $200 each,” said Wiley. “Our team goal of raising $5,200 in the next nine days and we are about 25% there. So we’re looking for a great effort from our friends and family who want to help us make a difference.”

Those wishing to make donations or join the team for support on Making Strides Against Breast Cancer may do so at the Raiders team page at www.cancer.org the walk begins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, October 5.