Local game is part of national fundraising initiative benefiting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund's support of women's cancer research

What: The Triad community is invited to Salem College's Play 4Kay game, with proceeds directly supporting women's cancer research through the Kay Yow Cancer Fund®.

                                The community can also donate on behalf of Salem College at http://www.play4kay.org/salemcollegehoops

When:      February 7, 2015 @ 2:00 pm

Where:      Salem College Gymnasium

Why:   The annual Play 4Kay initiative provides coaches and student athletes around the country the opportunity to "come together as one" to raise awareness for breast cancer research on the court, in their communities and beyond.

Throughout February, high schools, universities and local organizations are  dedicated to raise funds and awareness to support  the Kay Yow Cancer Fund's (KYCF), mission of  supporting scientific research focused on women's cancers, as well as projects  assisting the underserved community.

In her 34-year tenure at North Carolina State University, the late Kay Yow became the first coach to win two Olympic gold medals, guided her teams to 20 NCAA Tournaments and was inducted into 11 Halls of Fame. However, Coach Yow's legacy in the community extends far beyond the basketball court. Yow founded the Kay Yow Cancer Fund in 2007 before passing away in 2009 after her 22-year battle with breast cancer.

Coach Yow's passion and leadership served as the catalyst for Play 4Kay, the KYCF's flagship fundraising initiative. Since its inception, the Play 4Kay program has raised more than $3.93 million to support women's cancer research.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.Play4Kay.org.     

About:The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization committed to being a part of finding an answer in the fight against women's cancers through raising money for scientific research, assisting the underserved and unifying people for a common cause. www.KayYow.com