Coaches vs. Cancer by kbritt
It’s easier than ever for Kansas University basketball fans to support their team and fight against cancer.
On Thursday, the American Cancer Society launched a new website — ku.3pointattack.org — where fans can make a pledge for every 3-point basket the men’s team makes during the regular season and NCAA tournament.
The money goes to the Coaches vs. Cancer program and will be used for research, education, and services.
KU has participated in the Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Attack program since at least 1993, but this is the first year pledges can be made online. KU is the only Big 12 school that has committed to the online platform.
Stacie Schroeder, of the American Cancer Society, said KU typically raises about $40,000 each year. Last year, donors gave between 10 cents and $10 per 3-point basket. But the majority gave $1.
“In our area, KU’s like the top dog,” she said.
Not sure how much to pledge? Here’s how the team has fared:
• Last season — 262.
• 2008-2009 — 217.
• 2007-2008 — 271.
KU student McKenzie Breidenthal, 26, of Kansas City, Kan., participated in the program several years ago. She signed up at a table during a home game and pledged $1. She ended up donating more than $200.
“I remember it being more than I thought it would be, which I guess is good because that means we were doing pretty well that season,” she said.
Breidenthal is excited about the new online program and plans to participate again. But this time, she won’t pledge as much.
“We have a lot of good 3-point shooters, so I probably won’t go over the dollar mark, just to be on the safe side,” she laughed. “You know a player like Brady Morningstar could probably take me out of my budget.”
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