ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez announced on Monday a personal donation of $10,000 to Lobo point guard Hugh Greenwood’s “Pink Pack” foundation, a charity that raises money for the University of New Mexico Cancer Center. Greenwood, whose mother is battling breast cancer for a second time, started the foundation before the season in honor of his mother.
“I can’t thank Governor Martinez enough for this great gift to Hugh’s charity and our university,” said head coach Craig Neal. “This donation really embodies her passion for making a difference, and it means a lot to our program. It makes Lobo Basketball proud to be part of a tremendous university, an outstanding community and a great state.”
The “Pink Pack” is just one of Greenwood’s initiatives for raising breast cancer awareness. The senior is also growing out his hair this season and has the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon tattooed on his right hand. Head coach Craig Neal cut his hair earlier this season and donated it to the Locks of Love organization, which uses donated hair for wigs for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Sophomore guard Cullen Neal also shaved his head to raise awareness of Greenwood’s foundation.
Greenwood and his charitable cause made national news following UNM’s 71-69 win at UNLV on Wednesday, Jan. 21 during his post-game interview on national television.
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