LA VERNE, Calif. — The University of La Verne softball team will host a "Strikeout Cancer Day" on Saturday when it takes on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps for a doubleheader at Campus West.

The goal of the event is to promote awareness for women's cancers and raise money to support the cause. Suggested donation to attend the game is $5 and all proceeds—including those from sales of concessions—will go to the Nancy Yeary Women's Cancer Research Foundation.

Since 1985, the physicians from the Nancy Yeary Women's Cancer Research Foundation (NYWCRF) have been pioneers in clinical research to improve cure rates for women with ovarian, uterine, endometrial, cervical and other gynecological cancers. The NYWCRF is one of the most productive, efficient and innovative clinical research groups in the U.S. and the world. NYWCRF designs, conducts and publishes research on leading-edge medical advances.

For more information, contact head coach Julie Smith.