OTTAWA (CIS) – The CIS Women’s Basketball Coaches Association proudly announced Tuesday that for the second consecutive year, all CIS women’s basketball schools will take part in Shoot for the Cure, the WBCA’s fundraising campaign for the fight against breast cancer.

Shoot for the Cure has proven an overwhelming success since it was launched in the fall of 2007 with over half a million dollars ($512,394.58) in donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and other related charities in its first five editions.

In 2011-12, which marked the first time all CIS women’s basketball programs participated in the initiative, the WBCA presented a cheque for $98,706.92 to the Foundation and an additional $22,541.78 was donated to local or provincial organizations, bringing the Shoot for the Cure overall total to $121,248.70.

The initial ‘12-13 Shoot for the Cure schedule announced in October was comprised of 45 events on 40 campuses, including regular season games, non-conference matches and tournaments. Four more schools have since confirmed their fundraising events, including Brock, McGill, Concordia and UNBC.

“We’re very excited to have all programs on board once again this season. It has always been one of our main objectives and after we achieved that goal for the first time a year ago, it’s now important to keep our level of support at 100% every year,” says Jeff Speedy, University of New Brunswick head coach and Shoot for the Cure project manager.  

Adding to the excitement around this season’s fundraising campaign, pink balls will be used at various events this winter, thanks to the cooperation of Wilson Sports Equipment Canada, the official basketball supplier of CIS.

“This is something we’ve had in mind for a little while and Wilson really came through with those basketballs. They look fantastic,” says Speedy. “To see a partner like Wilson get directly involved in Shoot for the Cure is very stimulating. It will make this sixth edition extra special.”

SHOOT FOR THE CURE YEAR-BY-YEAR DONATIONS:

2011-2012: $121,248.70 ($98,706.92 to CBCF)
2010-2011: $143,596.25 ($104,763.53 to CBCF)
2009-2010: $104,715.80 ($94,650.96 to CBCF)
2008-2009: $92,512.96 ($81,512.96 to CBCF)
2007-2008: $50,320.87 ($50,320.87 to CBFC)
TOTAL: $512,394.58 ($429,955.24 to CBCF)

SHOOT FOR THE CURE 2012-2013 SCHEDULE:

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