Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – For the fourth year in a row, the Virginia Tech basketball programs are 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 children and teens will paint custom shoes for coaches and basketball staff to wear later this season. Players and coaches will design the footwear with the children and their families at Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice Center on Monday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The women's basketball coaches and staff will wear their specially designed sneakers at the Sunday, Jan. 11, game against Boston College in Cassell Coliseum. The men's basketball coaches and staff will wear their sneakers on Saturday, Jan. 31, when the Hokies host Duke.
Shoes 4 Hope 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 cart315@vt.edu to reserve your spot.
WHO: Virginia Tech players and coaches, Carilion Children's patients, Carilion Children's leaders
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. - noon.
WHERE: Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice Center (605 Washington St. SW, Blacksburg, VA 24061)
WHAT: Media members are invited to capture b-roll, 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 cart315@vt.edu for access.