POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Marist Athletics Department will host its annual Pink Game on Saturday, Feb. 7, when the women's basketball team faces Saint Peter's at 2 p.m. in McCann Arena.

At the annual Pink Game, fans are encouraged to wear pink to support the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation and raise breast cancer awareness.

At halftime, the Marist Athletics Department and Miles of Hope will recognize breast cancer survivors with a special on-court ceremony. Survivors interested in participating in the event should contact Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs, Harrison Baker, via email at harrison.baker@marist.edu. Survivors will receive complimentary tickets, and their guests can receive 50 percent off their entire order by using the code "HOPE" at checkout.

The game marks the 16th time the Marist Athletics Department will partner with the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation to promote the importance of breast cancer awareness in the Hudson River Valley. Proceeds from the evening's 50-50 raffle will benefit the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. Donations will also be accepted. Be one of the first 600 fans in attendance to receive a free t-shirt.

A special thank you to Central Hudson Gas & Electric for sponsoring this event.

About Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) public charity established in March 2004. The mission of the foundation is to fund support services, education and outreach for people affected by breast cancer within the nine counties of the Hudson Valley, New York (Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Greene, and Sullivan counties).
Website: www.milesofhope.org
Address: P.O. Box 405
Lagrangeville, N.Y. 12540
Phone: 845-264-2005