Siena to host 23rd annual 'Pink Zone' game

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Siena women's basketball is hosting its 23rd annual breast cancer awareness "Pink Zone" game on February 1 at 7 p.m. Presented by Albany Medical Health Systems (AMHS), the event will benefit The Donna Foundation.

Before the basketball game will be an in-person recognition of breast cancer survivors and there will be a recognition of local doctors from AMHS at halftime. The team will hold a fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer support and awareness. Supporters can donate online or at the game in support of The Donna Foundation.

Anyone who knows someone who is currently battling breast cancer or is a breast cancer survivor and would like them to be recognized can reach out to Morgan Roche, Siena Women's Basketball director of operations, at mroche@siena.edu. These requests must be submitted by Monday.

Pink Zone t-shirts will be sold at the game for a cash-only price of $10 with proceeds going to the foundation. There will also be a 50/50 raffle for the foundation and a raffle for a jewelry item provided by Hannoush Jewelers.

People are encouraged to wear pink to the game to represent breast cancer awareness's signature color. Tickets can be purchased online at $10 for a chairback seat, $8 for general admission for adults, and $5 for children 12 and under.

The Donna Foundation, established in 2003, provides economic assistance and emotional support to people living with breast cancer and funds breast cancer research. The foundation has served 17,494 families to date.