Softball Recognized as a Top Fundraiser for StrikeOut Cancer
9/14/2015 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) recognized the University of Houston Softball program as one of the nation's top fundraisers for StrikeOut Cancer this year.
"I am very proud of our athletic department, team and Houston community for supporting the cause," Head Coach Kyla Holas said. "We all work extremely hard to put on a great event, bring awareness and support to something that affects so many. Thank you all and we look forward to this year."
Houston Softball hosts a Striking Out Breast Cancer game each year. The 2016 season will mark the 10th anniversary of the event. The 2016 schedule will be released this fall.
The NFCA announced the top fundraisers during the Association and American Cancer Society's annual StrikeOut Cancer initiative. Overall, NFCA members banded together to raise more than $286,000 in the fight against cancer this year.
| Michigan | $125,000 |
| Notre Dame | $35,000 |
| LSU | $31,086 |
| Virginia Wesleyan (DIII) | $11,618 |
| HOUSTON | $7,921 |
| Georgia | $4,608 |
| Cal Poly | $4,259 |
| Ohio Wesleyan | $3,726 |
| Quinnipiac | $3,560 |
| Northern Illinois | $3,000 |
| Oregon | $2,761 |
| Other teams | $53,461 |
| NFCA MEMBERS | $286,000 |
Winning programs will receive a specially designed and uniquely engraved Louisville Slugger wooden bat, which will be presented during a special ceremony at the NFCA National Convention, Dec. 2-5, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Ga.
Numerous other schools either raised money or awareness by hosting a single event or by coordinating a season-long campaign. Nearly 200 schools registered with the NFCA this season, entitling them to a special package of StrikeOut Cancer items to assist them with whatever activity they choose to do for a fundraiser.
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