University of Victoria Vikes womenB次元官网网址檚 basketball players look to hit their targets this week, during the 15th annual USports Shoot for the Cure.

Vikes players began the initiative Feb. 1 and each aims to shoot a total of 100 free throws, with the teamB次元官网网址檚 goal to raise $2,000 by Feb. 11 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

B次元官网网址淭his event has a special place in our hearts, as it initially began in recognition and support of Vikes legend Kathy Shields during her battle with breast cancer,B次元官网网址� said head coach Carrie Watts. B次元官网网址淐ancer still sadly affects the lives of too many people, and we hope that initiatives like this can make a positive impact on the fight against cancer.B次元官网网址�

Vikes basketball teams raised a record $15,100 for the cause last year, after getting a boost from Vikes senior director of athletics and recreation Clint Hamilton and Vikes fan Scott Lake.

The Shoot for the Cure finale game happens Friday (Feb. 11) when the womenB次元官网网址檚 Vikes host Thompson Rivers University at 5 p.m. at UVicB次元官网网址檚 CARSA gym. A variety of related fundraiser activities will be held on the night, including chuck a duck and B次元官网网址榮tats for the cure,B次元官网网址� where corporate and other interested donors can pledge for made three-point shots, free throws and total rebounds.

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