DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - It was announced Wednesday that Bethune-Cookman University Football will join the nation in spreading the message about breast cancer awareness this weekend when the Wildcats host Norfolk State to Municipal Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.
Already billed as the Second Annual Biker Classic, the game will also serve as the Wildcats' contest to show support continuing research for breast cancer.
Head football coach Brian Jenkins and his team will host an auction for a limited edition pink Bethune-Cookman football helmet through BCUathletics.com, as well as at the stadium throughout the first half of the game. Bids for the helmet will begin Thursday at 9 a.m. In addition, donations will be collected throughout Saturday's game from fans in attendance.
"Wearing pink and supporting such a good cause like breast cancer awareness keeps everyone alert, and the NCAA is doing a great job of awareness with so many teams accepting the challenge and wearing pink in some fashion," said Brian Jenkins, now in his third year at the helm of the B-CU football program. "The one thing I want to see is that this type of awareness doesn't happen just one month a year. I'd like it to be a thing where we show support seven days a week, 12 months a year."
The Wildcats football team will also wear pink towels and wristbands during the game.
All proceeds from the auction and donations will go towards supporting breast cancer awareness and research.
At the request of Coach Jenkins, breast cancer survivors will lead the Legacy Walk while the B-CU football players and coaching staff wear pink ribbons on their suit jackets as they enter the stadium at 2 p.m. Bikers from the annual Daytona Beach Biketoberfest will also be in attendance.
"It's exciting to see the student body, staff and entire community so willing to support such an important cause like breast cancer awareness," said Sandra Booker, B-CU Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator. "It's hard to find anyone nowadays that doesn't know someone that has been affected by breast cancer, and it's always inspiring to support a cause and try to find a cure."
Limited edition Bethune-Cookman Football breast cancer awareness shirts are on sale at the B-CU Box Office for just $5. Fans may also purchase a combo pack with a shirt and a ticket with admittance to the game in the Cat Zone for just $10. Order your shirt and tickets now by clicking here, or by calling (386) 481-2465.
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