DURHAM, N.C.– The Kay Yow Cancer Fund officially recognized UTSA women’s basketball senior Praise Egharevba as a Kay Yow Servant Leader on Wednesday.
Each year, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund honors student-athletes who exemplify leadership, selflessness, and service in the fight against all cancers affecting women.
Egharevba will be given a special Servant Leader patch that she’ll wear on her game jerseys, symbolizing her commitment to service and her connection to Coach Yow’s enduring legacy.
Nominated by coaches and selected by the organization, over 60 student-athletes have been recognized across NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III and junior college programs. One will be named Servant Leader of the Year, with a $25,000 grant given in their name to a local healthcare provider at the end of the season.
About the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award
The Kay Yow Servant Leader Award honors student-athletes of great character who put the needs of others before their own, uplifting teammates and communities with humility and grace. The award recognizes those who embody Coach Yow’s spirit of servant leadership, inspiring others to live with courage, purpose, and compassion.
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 $9.5 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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