The Second Annual Niagara University SLAMphoma!
NEW DATE! Monday, April 16th - Approximately 2 p.m. - Niagara Field (After DH vs. Fairfield)
Help us knock Lymphoma out of the park!
Sixteen-year old Kaely Kwitek, an Orchard Park High School student was recently diagnosed with stage-four anaplastic large cell lymphoma. In an effort to raise awareness for this disease while also helping raise money to offset medial costs, the Purple Eagles will be holding the second annual SLAMphoma!
Like last year, fans can donate a set amount or a specific amount per home run that your sponsored student-athlete hits. A new twist this year, is that besides the members of the Niagara softball team, fans can sponsor student-athletes from other Niagara teams that participate in the home run derby.
For those wishing to simply make a donation, please mail a check payable to "Niagara University Softball - SLAMphoma!" and send it to:
Niagara University Softball
Upper Level Gallagher Center
P.O. Box 2009
Niagara University, N.Y. 14109
Some clips for this year's event, below.
April 9th, 2012 - SLAMphoma & How You Can Help Kaely - Cheryl Hagen, Joy FM Buffalo
During the inaugural SLAMphoma! event, generous donations were raised to help Niagara Softball alum Jenna Baker ('10). Below are some stories from last year's event.
April 12, 2011 - Star Homers In Fight For Her Life - Tyler Dunne, Buffalo News
May 8, 2011 - SLAMphoma! Event Today - BelowTheFalls.com
