CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte 49ers and their official healthcare provider, Carolinas HealthCare System, announced today a partnership during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each of Charlotte's four athletics teams participating in games during the month, dubbed Think Pink Month, will devote one home game to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.
The month-long program launches October 1, when the Niners football team takes on Old Dominion at Jerry Richardson Stadium. On October 14, the women's soccer team will participate during their home game against Louisiana Tech. On October 19, Dig Pink, the annual fundraiser hosted by the women's volleyball team, will take place when they face UNC Greensboro.