Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide program that involves coaches, players and the community in the fight against cancer. Often the money that schools raise goes to local hospitals or into cancer research funding. Zach's brother Ben, an assistant coach for the men's basketball team, called me earlier this week to share some really touching news. The College of Idaho sold bright pink shirts with the school's logo emblazoned on front to raise money for the cause. The coaches and team wanted to offer our family the proceeds from the pink shirt fundraiser. We are surrounded by the most supportive and giving community.
We went to Friday night's game to cheer on the Yotes in our bright pink shirts. I was encouraged by the people I met who are following our story and praying for us.
C of I senior Zach Peterson (former Timberline athlete) bought these pink shoes for this weekend's games. It made us both teary to see what he wrote on them! He gave them to Zach after both games.
Zach and his stepdad Chuck.
Zach and his brother Ben.
Zach's mom Kris, her husband Mark, Ben and Zach.
The Idaho Press Tribune interviewed Zach at the C of I game:
On kind of a sad note, Zach will soon be sporting a new hairdo as we noticed the first patches of hair loss Saturday. But on the bright side his shipment of stylish hats from Nike will be here tomorrow--just in time to start a new round of chemo! Bring on the return of the fanny pack.
Best wishes for as easy a round as possible. Thinking of you both.
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ReplyDeleteOh that pink sneakers and white Coach shoes fabulous. I wish if you would have mentioned link to store from where you had bought these pairs.
ReplyDeleteIt was an incredible honor to have Zachs name on the side of my shoes. I was honored to give them to him as a gift because he is teaching all of us how strong an individual can be
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