The University of New Mexico volleyball team presented a $2,500 check on Wednesday to the UNM Foundation for breast cancer research after raising the money at its ninth-annual “Lobos Love Pink” match this past Sunday.
The event, organized by former Lobo volleyball player and current director of operations Elsa Krieg, was held in conjunction with New Mexico’s match vs. New Mexico State and featured a silent auction and raffle in benefit of the UNM Cancer Research Center.
“Overall, the ‘Lobos Love Pink’ game was a huge success,” Krieg said. “I want to thank all the wonderful businesses and people who donated to our silent auction and raffle. Without those people, we could not raise this kind of money for the Cancer Research Center and help support the cause of finding a cure for breast cancer.”
The volleyball team had 22 silent-auction baskets that included donations from restaurants and other places around the community. Additionally, Lobo gear donated by the New Mexico skiing, men’s basketball and baseball and football programs were also bundled in the baskets.
Krieg and the Lobos also raffled off a number of marquee items, including a Fitbit, two shirts signed by All-American alumna Chantale Riddle, UNM football gear and a basketball signed by the UNM men’s basketball team.
“Elsa Krieg, who organized it for us, did a great job,” New Mexico head coach Jeff Nelson said. “We raised about $2,500 for the University Cancer Center. They did a really great job with that. And we had a great crowd on Sunday, which was cool for a Sunday night.”
Fans can follow @UNMVolley on Twitter and Instagram for information and updates on the team!