St. John's University Athletics
St. John's Basketball Dribble For The Cure Quotes
9/27/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Jeri Wilson, PCRF Executive Director
Opening statement:
"This is the fourth year that we have held this event here at St. John's and we are really proud to be back. This event could not happen without the help of the St. John's student-athletes, coaches and the entire Athletic Department. For all of you that are here on this beautiful day, we know that you could be doing something else and we really appreciate the fact that you decided to be here with us."
Head Men's Coach Steve Lavin
Opening statement:
"I want to say thank you to Jeri [Wilson] and her team at the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation as well as to everyone who came out to show their support today. You are all setting a great example of what we call `Grace On The Move.' I commend all of you for joining us and am proud of our student-athletes for the way they represent the University and its Vincentian mission."
On the importance of the day:
"This has become an annual event that we look forward to hosting because we are raising dollars and awareness for a great cause. Today we not only bring together people who love basketball, but we join together to help children who are battling cancer and help fund the research to find a cure for the dreaded disease."
On Dribble For The Cure:
"Dribble For The Cure brings together both the men's and women's basketball teams as well as the St. John's community for the singular purpose of supporting PCRF. As we celebrate the start of the basketball season, we take this time to remind each other how important it is to continue the fight against cancer."
On PCRF:
"The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is the best when it comes to helping young people who are fighting for their lives because of cancer. They are committed to this cause and relentless in their efforts to find a cure for cancer so that future generations will not have to deal with this dreaded disease."
Senior Guard Jamal Branch
On the significance of Dribble For The Cure:
"This is a great cause for cancer research and we are proud to help. We have a lot of fans that come out to support us and it's important that we show our support for them and the community."
Senior Guard Phil Greene IV
On the importance of Dribble For The Cure:
"Coach Lavin battled through cancer so this event is important to him, our team and the University. We like to do what we can to give back to the kids and help out this cause."
Senior Guard D'Angelo Harrison
On what is special about Dribble For The Cure:
"This is our fourth year doing this event and we learn something new each time. Being out here and seeing everyone show their support really hits home."
Senior Forward Khadim Ndiaye
On his favorite part about Dribble For The Cure:
"Today is special because we get to help kids with cancer and also connect with our fans and the local community."
Senior Guard/Forward Sir'Dominic Pointer
On Dribble For The Cure:
"It's a great cause because it's for the kids. As a team, we come together to support all of those fighting their battles. We do it for them. Coach Lavin went through it and he is a big supporter of this event, so we do what we can to help."
Head Women's Coach Joe Tartamella
On University Service Day:
"Today is a great day for St. John's. Not only do we have several teams coming together to raise funds for pediatric cancer research, but we have countless other community service projects taking place in conjunction with University Service Day. Today makes me proud to be a coach at St. John's University."
Junior Guard Danaejah Grant
On taking part in Dribble For The Cure:
"A lot of families are affected by cancer and being able to help them in some way means a lot to us. Some people may not have the resources to get treatment, so hopefully this event can help them."
On community service as a team-building activity:
"We all come together and make the most out of every situation. The fact that we are all here today for one cause is great. We put a smile on and try our best to help. It brings us closer as a team at the end of the day."
Junior Guard Aliyyah Handford
On interacting with fellow students and fans at this event:
"I think it's good to be around a lot of people, including the fans, students and coaches. It's great that everybody can come together and help out this cause. It's fun to spend time with people that come to your games and work together with them to help others."
On the importance of Dribble For The Cure:
"It is very important to me because I know a couple of people that have cancer. Just by being around them and taking part in Dribble For The Cure, I think it really has helped them out."
Senior Forward Amber Thompson
On giving back to the community:
"It is always nice to give back, especially since we had someone there to support us and help us out when we were the age of some of these kids. It is nice to put a smile on someone's face and try to make their day better."
On the growth of Dribble For The Cure:
"This is my fourth year, and over the years I have seen this event grow. More and more people are coming out, so we are obviously making a difference and bringing awareness to the cause."
