SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—Friday's annual Skidmore Field Hockey vs. Cancer game highlights several student-athlete coordinated charity events during Celebration Weekend.
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The Student Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting a bake sale in conjunction with the field hockey game and a can-drive tailgate during the Saturday women's soccer game vs. RIT. The men's lacrosse team has "Pie Throwing for a Cause" on Case Green Sunday.
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Friday, the field hockey team hosts Union at 4 p.m. at Wagner Park in the Field Hockey vs. Cancer event. Donations will be accepted during the game, with all proceeds going to
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. They will accept cash and Venmo: SCFHvsCancer and T-shirts will be available for a $10 donation, along with chances to win a gift basket.
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 "Cancer has impacted the lives of so many, including our own extended Skidmore Field Hockey family, said
Beth Hallenbeck, head field hockey coach. "I encourage everyone to join us in supporting this important cause." Â
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SAAC will have a Bake Sale during the field hockey game with all items priced at $1. All proceeds will go to St. Jude. On Saturday at 2 p.m., SAAC will host a tailgate during the women's soccer game. All items are priced at $1 or can be purchased with one can for the food drive.
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The men's lacrosse team has partnered with Benef-Acation to support Shelters of Saratoga for Pie Throwing for a Cause. Thorn + Roots is sponsoring the event that will take place Sunday from 12 – 2 p.m. on Case Green.
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