It's money that is put to good use, said Jodie Davis, whose daughter began a fight with cancer in March of 1998. The survival rate for the form of cancer her daughter had was 80 percent at the time of her diagnosis, she said. The fact that her daughter's chance for survival was so drastically improved by research in such a short time has made her acutely aware of the need for funds to further understanding of the disease, she said. It changes you a lot when you watch someone you love go through it. Any one can make a difference.
Every pledge does.
Lady Raider Coach Marsha Sharp said she hopes more people will make pledges before the Tech teams begin play at the Big 12 Conference Tournaments. The Lady Raiders will play March 7 at 6 p.m. In addition to raising dollars for cancer research and for programs that aid those battling the disease, the program helps the players and fans form a connection, Sharp said. The team loves to give back to the community and this is a perfect opportunity to do that. Sharp said she became involved in the program after the death of her friend and former associate athletic director at the university, Jeannine McHaney, in 1994.