The Sudbury District Soccer Club's U17 CSL team have been witnesses to how devastating a cancer prognosis can be.
In wanting to support their teammate and friend, they came up with the idea to raise funds to support and draw awareness to breast cancer.
A "Pink on the Pitch" soccer match will take place on Saturday June 11, at 1 p.m. at the Delki Dozzi Soccer Field during one of the squad's regulation games scheduled against Toronto SC.
A second game event is scheduled for August 23 at 7:30 p.m. at James Jerome Turf in an exhibition game against the Laurentian Lady Vees.
The opposing clubs have expressed their support of this event as well, and have indicated their willingness to join in the cause.
During these two soccer matches, "Crush Cancer" t-shirts such as the ones being worn by the coaching staff will be available for purchase at a cost of $10.
The proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society for breast cancer research.
Anyone wishing to pre-order t-shirts can do so by calling Eryka at the Canadian Cancer Society office at 670-1234 ext. 3703, before May 25.
Those not wishing to purchase a t-shirt but wanting to support the cause, are welcome to simply make a donation at the time of the event.
A table will be set up for this purpose and the U17's are hoping to fill the stands with "Pink" and fill the donation jars with green thereby providing a sizeable amount to be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.
