WATERBURY, Conn. – On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Post University Athletics Department will partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to present a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) basketball doubleheader between the host Eagles and the Caldwell Cougars. The women's game will tip at 6 p.m. at the Drubner Center, while the men's game will follow. All fans are encouraged to wear black. Coaches and student-athletes will wear blue shoelaces to commemorate the event.
The Post University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will sell Make-A-Wish stars for a suggested donation of $1. The stars will be posted around the Drubner Center and all proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
“We are proud to put our efforts to work to raise funds and awareness for Make-A-Wish Foundation,” Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator
Karin Mann said. “As a department we've all seen the good work Make-A-Wish does, and Post University and our student-athletes are proud to be involved.”
About the partnership between NCAA Division II and Make-A-Wish
Continuing its longstanding commitment to philanthropy, in 2003 the NCAA Division II established a national alliance with the Make-A-Wish Foundation
®, a global charity that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
In the spirit of service, NCAA Division II student-athletes, coaches, administrators, parents, fans, friends and communities across the country are working hard to make a difference in the lives of Make-A-Wish
® families through their fundraising efforts. Since inception, the NCAA Division II has raised more than $1.9 million in support of the Make-A-Wish mission. All are working toward the same cause – to grant the most heartfelt wish of every eligible child in the United States.
About the Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. It is the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 62 chapters throughout the United States and its territories. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit
wish.org.
About Post University
Founded in 1890, Post University is a student-focused, career-driven university committed to providing students with the knowledge, personal skills and experience required to be leaders in their chosen fields. Located in Waterbury, Conn., Post University provides a wide array of degree programs for on-campus and online students of all ages. It is known for its quality, career-driven academic programs, small classes, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics. Its more than 9,000 full- and part-time students come from the United States and abroad, and are supported by faculty whose mission is to prepare students to compete and succeed in today's global workplace. To learn more about Post University, visit
www.Post.edu or call
800-345-2562.
