Breast cancer is a life-threatening opponent that has significantly impacted the rural community of Pembroke. As a result, a group of Pembroke High School athletes has decided to challenge the invasive disease by doing what they do best -- playing basketball.
Tonight at 7, the Pembroke High School Girls' Varsity Basketball Team will take to the court for a “Shooting for the Cure" benefit basketball game against Attica High School to raise money for breast cancer research.
The high school is located at 8750 Alleghany Road (Route 77) in Corfu.
Local country music talent Maddie Larkin will perform the national anthem and Buster Bison will be on hand to lead the cheerleading fun.
The Pembroke team is also partnering with a number of area businesses to make this event possible including: Impressive Marks; D & D Printing; Next Generation Vending; Pizza Pantry; Great Erie Federal Credit Union; SUBWAY®; and The Walt Disney Company, which is donating Disney Theme Park passes as a fund-raising giveaway
According to Coach Mike Wilson, all proceeds from the fund-raising portion of the game will be presented to Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
To help the Pembroke team with their Shooting for the Cure fundraiser, The Walt Disney Company has donated a family 4-pack of 3-day tickets to their Disney Orlando Parks (value of $1,000.) Chances for the tickets will be sold at the game with the winning ticket drawn at halftime. Winner must be present to claim the prize.
