University of Delaware Athletics
Women’s Basketball to Host B+ Hero Night Feb. 12
1/27/2017 11:44:00 AM | Women's Basketball
NEWARK, Del. -- Delaware women's basketball host a special group of heroes on Sunday, Feb. 12 as part of B+ Hero Night alongside UDance at the Bob Carpenter Center when the Blue Hens take on Hofstra.
The Hens hope to raise awareness for The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation which benefits children battling cancer and their families. The foundation believes that every child who has battled cancer -- or is still in the fight – is a hero. They honor each child (and their siblings) with a B+ Hero medal, and when the Heroes are feeling well enough, they are invited to participate in a number of B+ events and are paired with an adopted family.
UD Athletics & Recreation is proud to have several teams that have adopted B+ Heroes and touched the lives of the B+ community over the years, including women's basketball.
All B+ Heroes and their families within the State of Delaware are invited to register in advance by Thursday, Feb. 9 to receive free admission to the game, and participate in the pregame and halftime programming. Invitations have been sent, but those who have not received notice can email BlueHensMarketing@udel.edu before the registration deadline.
All University of Delaware varsity and club teams, Greek organizations, and student groups who have adopted B+ Heroes have also been invited to participate in a special pre-game party sponsored by Capriotti's and on-court halftime recognition. The organization with the largest percentage of their group in attendance supporting their hero will win a Jimmy John's prize.
Fans are encouraged to wear Delaware Gold to the game in support of childhood cancer. Like other forms of cancer, childhood cancer has an international symbol, the gold ribbon. Go Gold is a way that a school or workplace can join in the fight to beat childhood cancer and provide hope to those who need it most.
In addition, fans attending the game are encouraged to take part and “Do Good” by bringing one of the following for the “Do Good” collection: VISA Gift Cards, Exxon/Shell Gas Cards, Walmart Gift Cards, and Target Gift Cards.
The donations will help the B+ Foundation in its goal of providing financial support to families of critically ill children. To date they have helped thousands of families from 250 hospitals nationwide with over $1 million in assistance in the past two years alone.
Contact the Delaware Ticket Office in-person, by phone (302-831-2257), or online at (www.bluehens.com) to purchase tickets.
