University of Delaware Athletics
Women's Lacrosse B+ Hero Hats Now Available
3/21/2016 2:24:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
The University of Delaware women's lacrosse team will be selling hats in an effort to raise awareness for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation and the team's B+ Hero Day,
The Blue Hens will host B+ Hero Day at Delaware Stadium on Sunday, April 24 as they conclude CAA play with William & Mary at 1 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear Delaware Gold to the game in support of childhood cancer. The international symbol of childhood cancer is the gold ribbon.
The B+ Foundation provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer. Additionally, the foundation funds childhood cancer research in search of cures and advancements in chemotherapy.
A B+ Hero is a child who has battled or is still battling childhood cancer. Varsity and recreation teams along with many student organization across campus have adopted B+ Heroes.
This year, the women's lacrosse team adopted Hayden Weiss, a 4-year-old cancer survivor.
“I am amazed by the good will efforts of our team off the field,” remarked head coach Kateri Linville. “As a program, we are grateful to have the opportunity to rally around the B+ Foundation and all of its good work to bring awareness to childhood cancer. Our B+ hero, Hayden, brings a sense of optimism and spirit to our team that is unparalleled. Our hope and dream is to fill the stands on April 24th so that Hayden and all of our Honorary Captains who have fought or are fighting a battle with cancer are honored and their legacies live on through our inspired play on game day.”
The hats cost $20 each with orders due by Wednesday, Apr. 6 at 4 p.m. Hats ordered will be available for pickup at the game on April 24. No gameday sales will be available.
To order a hat, click here.
