FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2017 Media contact: Ashleigh Kincaid, Vs. Cancer Director of Marketing Email: [email protected] Phone: (336) 772.3111

HENDERSONVILLE, NC– The North Henderson baseball team is partnering with the Vs. Cancer this season to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. The fundraiser will last throughout the season, but the teams kicked off their efforts on Thursday, March 30 by celebrating Aubree Fox who just finished treatment.

“When I was sitting in your position, on the baseball team, 16 years ago, I would never have imagined I would have a kid with cancer. The doctor told us she has a 97% chance of survival, but 16 years ago it would have only been a 70% chance. So, what you’re doing now could help your kids in the future or the kids of your best friend or neighbor. You’re doing amazing work for others.” – Kenan Fox, Aubree Fox’s father.

In partnership with Vs. Cancer, fifty percent of the money raised throughout North Henderson’s season will fund national brain tumor research efforts through the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, while the other half will go directly to local pediatric oncology efforts. Brant Masters, Director of Team Relations for the Vs. Cancer, played collegiate baseball at Furman University and participated with Vs. Cancer as a fundraiser before coming to work for Vs. Cancer full-time. “It is exciting to see the efforts of the North Henderson baseball team and kicking their campaign off by celebrating Aubree. As athletes, kids look up to them. They are not only helping local children who are fighting, but are also making a difference for the next child fighting through funding groundbreaking research. With the support of this incredible team, we are going to make a true difference in these children’s lives.” Vs. Cancer was founded in 2012 by childhood brain tumor survivor Chase Jones, who was a collegiate baseball player at the University of North Carolina during the time of his diagnosis. The support of his teammates during treatment was his largest source of strength, which Vs. Cancer now provides to kids all across the U.S. by working with college athletic teams. Vs. Cancer has worked with hundreds of athletes, teams and communities nationwide to fund the comprehensive spectrum of the pediatric cancer battle: from research initiatives across the country to healing programs within local children's hospitals.

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