Stetson Basketball Teams Raise Money to Help Fight Prostate Cancer

Jake Jaszcz (left), Argel Pettit, Ashley Kopp (CCHF), Karen DiStefano (CCHF), Ella Harrison, Laney Costin, Marissa White

The Stetson Middle School boys’ and girls’ basketball programs, with help from the entire Stetson community, raised nearly $730 for the fight against prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, but it can often be treated successfully. The money was raised through sales of soft pretzels, bottled water, and multicolored cancer awareness wristbands during games. Also, the teams engaged in a mixed, intrasquad “Blue Game” with all players sporting blue socks and temporary blue ribbon tattoos to show their support.

The money was presented to Ashley Kopp and Karen DiStefano of the Chester County Hospital Foundation at the Stetson 8th-Grade Winter Sports Assembly on March 13. The funds will be used in the local community to increase prostate cancer awareness and help those suffering from the disease.