UT Arlington Partners with Moncrief Cancer Institute to Beat Cancer
Donor Pulse
For the 10th year, the UT Arlington Athletics Department teamed up with Moncrief Cancer Institute (MCI) to help bring cancer screening programs to the medically underserved in the Arlington community.
Five UTA athletic teams are fundraising to raise a collective $11,000, including baseball for colorectal cancer; men’s basketball for melanoma; and volleyball, softball, and women’s basketball for breast cancer.
On Oct. 2, members of the UTA volleyball team held a “pink out” game to raise awareness for breast cancer. The MCI Mobile Screening Clinic parked on campus that day, and provided 24 mammograms prior to the game.
“We know the importance of early detection – it saves lives, and we are proud to help our community through the lifesaving mission of the Moncrief Cancer Institute,” said Russell Warren, Deputy Director of UTA Athletics. “Our student athletes, staff, and fans have come together to fight cancer, and we hope others will join our team in the fight.”
