Oct. 5, 2008

2008 Race for the Cure Photo Gallery

LUBBOCK, Texas - Giving back to the community plays a very important role in the Texas Tech women's basketball program and to head coach Kristy Curry, and one way the team does that is by participating annually in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This year was no different as the Lady Raiders volunteered and participated in the 1K walk at the 2008 event on Sat., Oct. 4, to help celebrate those who are surviving and honor those who have left us to carry on the fight.

The morning started off as the Lady Raiders attended the Survivor's Breakfast at the Lubbock Civic Center. From there, they escorted the survivors to the starting line of the race. The Lady Raiders then participated in the 1K walk.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure holds several events throughout the year to raise money and awareness in the battle against breast cancer. During its 14 year history, the Komen Lubbock Area Affiliate has raised over $2 million dollars and has granted more than $1.4 million dollars to the local community to fund local breast health education, screening and treatment programs.

The Race for the Cure is not the only time the Lady Raiders take part in the fight against cancer. During the school year, the Lady Raiders also take part in the WBCA (Women's Basketball Coaches Association) Pink Zone^TM, which is an initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in women's basketball, on campuses and in the communities. This past summer the Texas Tech women's basketball coaches participated in The Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund^TM 4Kay Golf Classic to help raise money to fight against women's cancers.