Hokies to host third annual Shoes 4 Hope event in partnership with Carilion Clinic

BLACKSBURG – For the third year in a row, Virginia Tech Basketball is teaming up with Carilion Children's to fight pediatric cancer. Players and coaches from the men's and women's teams will partner with Carilion Pediatric Hematology-Oncology patients, getting creative to raise pediatric cancer awareness.

More than 25 participating children and teens will be able to paint custom shoes for the coaches and basketball staff to wear later this season. Players and coaches will design the footwear with the kids and their families at Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice Center on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from noon to 2 p.m.
 
The women's basketball coaches and staff will wear the specially designed sneakers at the Jan. 30 game against Notre Dame in Cassell Coliseum. The men's basketball coaches and staff will wear their sneakers on Jan. 25 when the Hokies play host to Clemson.

This event is part of the NCAA's ongoing "Coaches vs. Cancer" initiative, where collegiate basketball coaches and staff nationwide wear sneakers at designated games to raise awareness for the cause.

FOR MEDIA: RSVP is required to attend. Email bcox90@vt.edu to reserve your spot.
WHO: Virginia Tech players and coaches, Carilion Children's patients, Carilion Children's leaders
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 18, noon-2 p.m.
WHERE: Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice Center (605 Washington St. SW, Blacksburg, VA 24061)
WHAT: Media members are invited to capture b-roll and photos and interview select Virginia Tech players, coaches and Carilion Children's leaders at the event. If unable to attend, Virginia Tech Athletics will make available select photos and b-roll of Wednesday's event. Please email bcox90@vt.edu for access.