2021 Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out Information
1/21/2021 4:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball
When Creighton hosts Georgetown on Wednesday, February 3rd in its 10th Annual Pink Out game, Bluejay players will wear pink shooting shirts and pink jerseys for the game. Fans have the opportunity to honor a friend or family member who has battled cancer or is currently battling cancer by purchasing the apparel via auction (the shooting shirt can be personalized – last name, nickname, etc.), as well as bid on once in a lifetime rounds of golf.
All funds raised go to benefit Hope Lodge Omaha. For more information on Hope Lodge please follow this link. The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Nebraska provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel to Omaha to receive their lifesaving treatment. More than just a roof over their heads, it's a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. The annual Creighton University Men's Basketball Pink Out game has raised over $262,000 benefiting the Hope Lodge facility here in Omaha and the guests it serves.
This year pink out t-shirts will be available for purchase at metro area Hy-Vee's for $10 in the week leading up to the game. Complimentary "Pink Out" posters will be available to fans at area Hy-Vee stores. All funds raised from shirts sold will continue to benefit the Hope Lodge Nebraska.
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The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Nebraska provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel to Omaha to receive their lifesaving treatment. Â More than just a roof over their heads, it's a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. The annual Creighton University Men's Basketball Pink Out game has raised $262,000 benefiting the Hope Lodge facility here in Omaha and the guests it serves.Â
The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Nebraska provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel to receive their lifesaving treatment. Â More than just a roof over their heads, it's a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Since opening its doors in January 2018, Hope Lodge Nebraska has served over 2600 patients and caregivers from 27 different states, provided nearly 18,000 nights of lodging and has saved those families nearly $3 million dollars. Â A cancer diagnosis marks the beginning of a journey through physical, emotional, and practical challenges. Treatment close to home is always the first choice, but it is not always possible. When travel for treatment becomes necessary, many wonder if can be physically and emotionally endured or financially feasible. Â For some, it can become a barrier to survival. Â
With over 30 facilities in operation, each Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city. Not having to worry about where to stay or how to pay for lodging allows guests to focus on getting better. Every Hope Lodge also offers a variety of resources and information about cancer and how best to fight the disease. Â
A recent guest from Orange City, Iowa shared, "At a time when everything in our life has been turned upside down, it has been so comforting to know that the Hope Lodge has remained a constant for us and has given us a comfortable caring place to stay that has eased our financial burden. It has given us a second family."Â
Just one of many stories of patients who must travel to Omaha for their lifesaving treatment. Â Guests who stay with at Hope Lodge Nebraska have an average 12-night stay. Â Providing access to care for patients allows them to focus on what is most important, getting well. Â
The need for volunteers and donations is ongoing as our guests are never charged for their time spent with us. Â Visit hopelodgenebraska.org today.Â
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