US D-EFAC March Madness FINAL BB Game / Learning about Research Fighting Cancer

Mar 10, 2025 | Athletic Highlights, Recent News

Thirteen teams faced off last week during the D-E Fights Against Cancer (D-EFAC) club’s March Madness Basketball battle/fundraiser, which culminated in a Pink Out championship game where players and attendees were encouraged to wear pink. After two 10-minute halves, Team “G and Co” earned the tournament W against Team “Flawda Jits” with a final score of 20-13. All proceeds—a total of $1,834—from the $5 entry fee and a raffle to win a free haircut or blowout from Valery Joseph Salon will be donated to CancerCare, an organization that provides free professional support services and information to help people manage cancer challenges. Earlier in the week, students were invited to attend a Lunch and Learn led by CancerCare representative Nikki Molfetas.

“This year’s March Madness was more than just a tournament—it was a community coming together for a cause bigger than basketball,” says D-EFAC club leader Cailyn Katiraei ’25. “Watching our school show up in pink, support one another, and raise funds for CancerCare made this event truly special. It was a reminder that when we unite, we can make a real impact.”

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