UCLA Basketball: Bruins Raise Astronomical Sum For Great Cause

The Dribble for Victory Over Cancer drive was a roaring success...

For the 16th straight year, both the UCLA Men's and Women's basketball teams came together to raise money in the fight against childhood cancer. 

The Dribble for Victory Over Cancer event took place this past weekend on campus at Drake Stadium. 

According to the UCLA Athletics Twitter account, over $140,000 was raised specifically to benefit research at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, and also the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. 

Thanks to everyone who made the 16th annual 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 memorable! More than $140,000 was raised to benefit @PCRF_Kids and lifesaving research at @UCLAMCH through the @TheVFoundation! 🙌

➡️: https://t.co/mppF7ArQ1m pic.twitter.com/Ag01xEXv4F

— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) October 18, 2023

Various events took place on the track and inside of Pauley Pavilion. Members of both teams took time to sign autographs, take pictures, and spend time with those who were participating in the wonderful cause. 

There was a one-mile course set up for participants to enjoy, which took them through campus and ultimately to Pauley Pavilion. 

Since its inception, UCLA alone has reportedly raised nearly $2 million dollars collectively over the years.

Many thanks to all who showed up on campus this morning for our annual 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 event.

GET INVOLVED: https://t.co/D3EjdsLUPp pic.twitter.com/6ynDzqPngW

— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) October 15, 2023

The event is also working in tandem with The V Foundation through the Dick Vitale Fund. As many know, The V Foundation was created by the late basketball coach Jim Valvano. He paired with ESPN to create a foundation whose sole purpose is to raise funds for cancer research. 

According to The V Foundation's official website, over $310 million has been raised for requisite research. 

They scored against pediatric cancer today! We are so grateful to @UCLAMBB for joining forces with us and @pcrf_kids today for Dribble for Victory Over Cancer! We can’t thank them enough for their dedication to pediatric cancer research! @UCLAHealth pic.twitter.com/t3TytqmpnU

— The V Foundation (@TheVFoundation) October 16, 2023

The three-hour event truly showcased the altruistic nature of both basketball teams. Players were engaged with participants and were thoroughly enjoying themselves (as shown in the videos above). 

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