On Saturday, September 15,
2018 the Byron-Bergen soccer teams took to the field looking to score more than
one kind of goal. Of course, they wanted to win their games but they also
wanted to raise awareness for testicular cancer and a monetary donation to the
Wilmont Cancer Institute.
They were successful on all
fronts. The varsity girls won 3-0 against Alexander and the varsity boys won
4-1 against Attica. Byron-Bergen players set aside their burgundy team jerseys
and played in t-shirts, blue for testicular cancer awareness, reading “Kickin
Cancer” on the front. In addition, they collected $2,910 in cash and checks.
Several vendors were present at the event who will donate a percentage of their
sales to the total. When those final numbers are in, the teams are hopeful that
it will bring the total to $3,000.
The check presentation to the
WIlmont Cancer Institute will be scheduled for later in the school year.