On March 4, the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Hospital received a check for $1,277 to help combat head and neck cancer; raised by the Byron-Bergen Junior/Senior High School’s girls soccer team. The team, led by Coach Wayne Hill, hosted a fundraising event in October. This is the second year the team has focused their efforts on head and neck cancer. Teammate Karson Richenberg’s mother, Toni, has throat cancer.
Many local businesses supported the school’s fundraiser, including Sloat Tire Shop, Fullerino’s Pizzeria and NAPA Auto Parts in Bergen. They donated products and services to fill baskets that were raffled during halftime at one of the team’s games. “We are very grateful to the many individuals and businesses in the community who donated,” said Interim Principal Patrick McGee. “We are so proud that our students are learning that they have the power to drive change in the world and give back to their community.”
The Byron-Bergen girls soccer team is no stranger to fundraising to beat cancer. Earlier years’ efforts supported breast cancer awareness. The girls soccer team plans to expand their endeavors next year by encouraging additional athletic teams to participate.
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