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Help fight breast cancer with 11th annual Hoops for the Cure

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EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -

For the 11th consecutive year, the University of Evansville Lady Aces and the Evansville Tri-State Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure are teaming up to help raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer with the annual Hoops for the Cure. 

This year's event will take place on Saturday, February 16 at 5:00 p.m. following the UE men's basketball game at 2:00 p.m. at the Ford Center. 

All tickets will be discounted to the price of $5.00 and are now available at the Carson Center at the University of Evansville. 

Silent and Chinese auctions will take place and also be available during the men's game.

Money raised from the event will provide funding for local breast health education, screening, treatment and support programs in addition to supporting Komen's Award and Research Grant Program. 

The Lady Aces have raised over $55,000 these last 10 years.

For more information call 812-962-2202, toll free at 888-566-3620 or online at www.komenevansville.org.

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