APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University hockey program raised more than $2,000 through its efforts with the Body Check Cancer Game in January.
A check for $2,345 will be presented to the American Cancer Society on April 16 at the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center as part of the Relay for Life.
“Supporting cancer research is very important to our family and our players,” Lawrence coach Mike Szkodzinski said. “Cancer has touched my family and many others within our program. To see the result of the auction is almost overwhelming. We are grateful for the tremendous support from our friends and fans.”
The Vikings wore orange jerseys to signify kidney cancer awareness during the Jan. 15 game against Aurora University. The Szkodzinski family had a death in the family from kidney cancer in December 2015. Those jerseys were then sold through a silent auction that took place through the remainder of the season.
Honorary captain and cancer survivor Kathy Privatt, the James G. and Ethel M. Barber Professor of Theatre and Drama and Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, dropped the ceremonial puck before the opening period. Raffle prizes and a pair of chuck-a-puck contests raised additional funds during the game.