North Carolina State University Athletics
Send Coach Yow a Message
12/5/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Send a Message to Coach Yow
Hoops for Hope
NC State women's basketball coach Kay Yow, on a leave of indefinite leave of absence from her team while she fights the progression of her breast cancer, wants NC State fans and the basketball community to know that she reads all of their thoughts and prayers. She reads the poems and looks up the Bible verses they suggest.
In short, they are all sustaining her as she steps away from the Wolfpack to embark on her full-time job of taking chemotherapy treatments and continuing the determined fight against cancer she began when she was first diagnosed in 1987.
Always open to be a role model for those facing similar battles, Coach Yow wants fans and supporters to know about her treatment and progress throughout her fight. So while she is away, she will give regular updates about her progress here on www.gopack.com.
Fans will also be able to write a brief message to the coach and let her know that she is in your thoughts and prayers. And if you think that a brief comment isn't important, read what Coach Yow says below.
There are several ways to help Coach Yow during this time. Prayers and thoughts are always appreciated. Cards, letters and e-mails are inspiring. In addition, for the second year in a row, NC State will be hosting "Hoops for Hope," a game on Jan. 28 against Boston College, with proceeds from ticket sales going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Check the link above for more information.
And, nothing makes Coach Yow feel better than watching or listening to her team win. Coach Yow is grateful for any support you can give to her team and her staff during this time, especially by attending NC State games and cheering the Wolfpack to a victory.
Tim Peeler
