Play4Kay
What is the 20th Annual Play4Kay Game?
Play4Kay at NC State is a yearly event which inspired a national movement. Former NC State head coach Kay Yow began the tradition in 2006, when one of the Wolfpack's home games was dedicated towards raising awareness and money for the fight against women's cancers. Donations made towards this cause go directly to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
When is the Play4Kay Game?
The Play4Kay game is Monday, February 3, 2025 in Reynolds Coliseum. NC State will take on the Duke Blue Devils.
**Please note: This year's Play4Kay game has SOLD OUT and NC State Athletics will not supply tickets to survivors. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please use NC State Athletics secondary market partner SeatGeek
As always, cancer survivors are encouraged to register for the annual on-court Survivor Celebration at halftime. Also, all survivors registered are invited to a pregame Survivor Reception at Reynolds Coliseum on gameday beginning at 6 pm. NC State Athletics will not provide tickets to survivors who do not already have tickets. Learn more and complete the Survivor Registration form.
New for 2025: All fans will have the option to submit a loved one to appear on the videoboard. To submit yours, click this link
Play4Kay Free Throw Challenge
During the entire month of February, Wolfpack fans can pledge to make donations to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund per free throw made by the Wolfpack. The team raising the most money in this nationwide challenge will be crowned champion. All proceeds will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Kay Yow Cancer Fund
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was officially founded on December 3, 2007, from the vision of Kay Yow, former NC State head women's basketball coach. Yow was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 and passed away on January 24, 2009, after facing her third bout with the disease. Before her death, she joined forces with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and The V Foundation for Cancer Research to form the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization committed to being a part of finding an answer in the fight against women's cancers through raising money for scientific research, assisting the underserved, and unifying people for a common cause.
