TOLEDO, OH - Toledo will hold its eighth-annual 'Rockets for the Cure' day on Saturday, Feb. 13, as the Midnight Blue & Gold host reigning Mid-American Conference champion Ohio at 2:00 p.m. The MAC cross-division match-up will help benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio and the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center. The Rockets encourage everyone in attendance to wear pink in support of cancer research.

The goal of 'Rockets for the Cure' is to provide breast cancer education to the community, provide encouragement to the survivors fighting now and their families, celebrate the survivors that have won the fight, remember the ones that were less fortunate and pack Savage Arena with 5,000 or more Rocket Fans in pink.

Groups of 15 or more may purchase tickets at the group rate of $7.00 per ticket prior to game day.  The first 500 group tickets sold will receive a FREE 'Rockets for the Cure' commemorative t-shirt. The group rate and free T-shirts can be redeemed prior to game day and are based on availability.

From when the doors open until the end of halftime, fans are encouraged to take part in a silent auction on the West Concourse. All proceeds benefit the University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center, NW Ohio Affiliate Susan G. Komen and the University of Toledo Center for Successful Living.

The Rockets will once again wear pink uniforms for the game. Guest emcee Chrys Peterson and the Rockets will host a live auction of the jerseys worn during the contest. All proceeds benefit the University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center and the NW Ohio Affiliate Susan G. Komen.

For the second straight year, Coach Cullop has pledged to donate $25.00 for every Toledo free throw made and asks the Toledo community to do the same. To make a pledge, please contact the Athletic Marketing Office at (419) 530-2482 or make a pledge at the game. All proceeds benefit the University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center and the NW Ohio Affiliate Susan G. Komen.

Last season, Toledo raised $14,893 for breast cancer research, marking the fourth time in the last five years they have collected at least $14,000. Four of the uniforms that were auctioned off after the contest went for more than $700, including a high of $1,100 for Inma Zanoguera.

Dollars Raised for Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio Under Head Coach Tricia Cullop
2015 - $14,893
2014 - $13,582
2013 - $19,845
2012 - $18,010
2011 - $14,366
2010 - $11,393