Expanded Purple Hues at Holy Cross for Pink Introduction
The College of the Holy Cross Athletics department recently hosted a "Pink the Rink" event on Saturday, February 1, at the Luth Athletic Center. The event, a part of the Winter Homecoming, saw the Men's Basketball game kick off the 2024-2025 winter season in style.
During the intermission, a heartwarming video was displayed on the Jumbotron, featuring the hockey players holding the names of their personal connections to cancer. This poignant display underscored the event's purpose: to honour those affected by the disease and raise awareness.
Both the Women's and Men's Hockey teams played their respective games in overtime, with the Men's team clinching a thrilling victory thanks to a game-winning goal by junior forward Matt DeBoer. The Women's team also celebrated a hard-fought win, with senior defensewoman Carmen Elliott scoring the game-winning goal.
The crowd, adorned in special edition Holy Cross pink beanies and a pink ribbon, showed their support by purchasing black beanies with the Holy Cross logo stitched in pink thread. These beanies were sold by the "HC for A Cure" student organization, raising funds for the Pink Revolution Breast Cancer Alliance of New Hampshire.
The entryway of the Luth Athletic Center was transformed into a pink paradise, with pink heart balloons, streamers, and pink tablecloths. Two students, Danielle Ford and Daniela Alecio, had transformed their dorm in Clark into a pink paradise, featuring sunsets and succulents.
The popularity of LinkedIn among Holy Cross students as a dating platform was not explicitly discussed in the event's context, but it is worth noting that the college community seems to be favoring LinkedIn over traditional dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge.
The hockey coaches pledged to donate $1 to Breast Cancer research for every Holy Cross student who attended the games, further demonstrating the college's commitment to the cause.
While the exact amount raised and detailed impact on the community from the "Pink the Rink" event are not explicitly described, it is clear that Holy Cross continues to support breast cancer research and community awareness through athletic events themed around "Pink." This demonstrates community engagement through sport, aiming to increase visibility and support for breast cancer research and those impacted by the disease.
- The College of the Holy Cross Athletics department's Pink the Rink event, held on February 1 at the Luth Athletic Center, featured both the Women's and Men's Hockey teams' games.
- The event, part of the Winter Homecoming, welcomed the 2024-2025 winter season with a Men's Basketball game kickoff.
- During the intermission, a video was displayed on the Jumbotron, showcasing the hockey players holding names of their personal connections to cancer, aiming to raise awareness about the disease.
- The Men's team won their game thanks to a game-winning goal by junior forward Matt DeBoer, while the Women's team also celebrated a hard-fought win, with senior defensewoman Carmen Elliott scoring the game-winning goal.
- The special edition Holy Cross pink beanies and pink ribbons sold at the event were used by the crowd to show their support, with funds raised going to the Pink Revolution Breast Cancer Alliance of New Hampshire.
- Two students, Danielle Ford and Daniela Alecio, showcased their dorm in Clark, transformed into a pink paradise, featuring sunsets and succulents.
- The hockey coaches pledged to donate $1 to Breast Cancer research for every Holy Cross student who attended the games, demonstrating the college's ongoing commitment to supporting breast cancer research and community awareness.
