North Carolina State University Athletics
Hayes Honored with Servant Leader Award
11/4/2024 10:23:00 AM | Women's Basketball
RALEIGH – Madison Hayes of the NC State women's basketball team has been recognized as one of 14 collegiate women's basketball players with the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award. This is a new award, honoring student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness and service in the fight against all cancers affecting women.
Hayes is an active member of the community, and has held a Back to School Bash for the past two years to give out over 250 backpacks with school supplies and prizes to grade school students prior to the start of the school year. She holds this drive in her hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A lot of young kids in the community look up to Hayes, who takes part in several community service projects and finds ways to give back.
Coach Kay Yow was widely admired for her success on the basketball court and her compassion, integrity and dedication to helping others. This award honors Coach Yow's legacy and the next generation of women who carry it forward. The award is now presented annually to student-athletes of great character and those who put the needs of others first, doing so with humility and grace. Award winners like Hayes demonstrate dedication to making a positive impact on their team and in the communities.
As an honoree of this award, Hayes will wear a special patch on her uniform during the 2024-25 season.
2024-25 Award Winners:
- Alli Campbell, Penn State
- Payton Dunbar, Virginia
- Madison Hayes, NC State
- Kennedi Jackson, Boston College
- Flau'jae Johnson, LSU
- JoJo Lacey, Rutgers
- Rylee Langerman, Oklahoma State
- Rayah Marshall, USC
- Addison Martin, Illinois State
- Samantha Osorio, Moravian
- Ashlyn Sheriadan, Anderson
- Lovely Sonnier, Long Beach State
- Briauna Thompson, UNC - Asheville
- Makayla Timpson, Florida State
About the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was officially founded on December 3, 2007, from the vision of the organization's namesake, Kay Yow, former NC State University head women's basketball coach. Coach Yow was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 before succumbing to the disease on January 24, 2009. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to raising money for life-saving cancer research, underserved programs that provide access to quality cancer healthcare, and uniting people in the fight against all cancers affecting women. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund has awarded $8.78 million in the fight against all cancers affecting women. For more information on the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, or to donate, please visit KayYow.com.
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