On Sept. 21 the St. Thomas University men’s and women’s soccer teams hosted Think Pink games against the Crandall Chargers in support of the Chalmers Foundation and cancer awareness.
During the first game, the women’s Tommies jumped out to an early lead, thanks to a pair of goals from Lindsey Smith. Later in the second half, Katy Davidge put home an insurance goal to seal the victory.
Meanwhile, the men’s Tommies grabbed an early lead thanks to a pair of goals from newcomers Jovahn Garrity-Andersen and Ahmed Hafez. T
The team held on to their advantage for the better part of the first and second halves, until Grey Cyr added to the lead late with a bicycle kick beauty.
Both the men’s and women’s Tommies defeated their provincial rival 3-0.
“The atmosphere was filled with unity and support and it’s always a great reminder of how sports can make a meaningful impact in raising awareness and contributing to the fight against breast cancer,” said Martin Carvajal, sports information officer for STU.
Carvajal said that this weekend was more than a game.
On the field, Tommies players wore pink tape and armbands on their socks, wrists and hair to support the Chalmers Foundation’s initiative.
Off the field, STU sold Think Pink merchandise to fans which went to the Chalmers Stay Strong cancer support program.
“We choose to partner with the Chalmers Foundation because of their deep commitment to supporting breast cancer awareness and patient care in our region. Their values align with ours at STU,” said Carvajal.
Carvajal said sports can be a platform for “positive change,” citing how the ongoing commitment continues to “make a real difference” in Fredericton and surrounding areas.
“I’m proud and happy that we [can continue to] put these events as a priority,” he said. “Our athletes are not just committed to the sport but also good causes such as this one.”
CEO of the Chalmers Foundation Charles Diab said the partnership with STU means a lot, as it helps make the public more aware of what the Chalmers Foundation is, as well as some of the programs and supports it provides.
“Through that partnership with STU, we gain awareness within the STU community and then families of the STU students,” he said.
Diab oversees the planning and execution of Think Pink games across various sports at STU.
“I love it. Whenever we’re at events like the Think Pink games it allows us to be able to talk about what we do,” said Diab.
