TOLEDO, Ohio - Toledo will hold its 13th-annual 'Rockets for the Cure' day, presented by Kroger, on Saturday, Feb. 2, as the Midnight Blue & Gold entertain arch-rival Bowling Green at 2:00 p.m. in Savage Arena. The Mid-American Conference cross-division showdown will help benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio, the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center and the University of Toledo Center for Health and Successful Living. The Rockets encourage everyone in attendance to wear pink in support of cancer research.

The goal of 'Rockets for the Cure' is to provide 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.

UT is offering FREE admission to the rivalry game to all Breast Cancer Survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. To claim a free ticket, call (419) 530-GOLD (4653), stop by the Ticket Office in Savage Arena or visit toledorockets.typeform.com/to/L9yODu.

In addition, commemorative "Rockets for the Cure" t-shirts can be purchased for $8.00 at https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/BuyNew.asp?EventID=277778#.XEIBF1VKiUl.

From when the doors open up at 12:30 p.m. until the end of halftime, fans are encouraged to take part in the silent auction on the West Concourse. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio, the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center and the Center for Health and Successful Living.

Toledo will once again wear special pink uniforms for the game. Guest emcee Chrys Peterson and the Rockets will hold a live jersey auction immediately following the contest. All proceeds from the live auction will benefit Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio and the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center.
    
Last season, the Rockets raised $12,315 for cancer research, marking the ninth-straight season they collected at least $10,000. In addition, four of the uniforms that were auctioned off went for at least $900, including a high of $1,200 for senior Mikaela Boyd.

Boyd and the Rockets (11-5, 3-2 MAC) return to the hardwood tomorrow when they host defending MAC champion Central Michgian (13-4, 4-1 MAC). Tip-off time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Savage Arena and will be shown on ESPN+.

Dollars Raised from Rockets For the Cure Under Head Coach Tricia Cullop
2010 - $11,393
2011 - $14,366
2012 - $18,010
2013 - $19,845
2014 - $13,582
2015 - $14,893*
2016 - $11,016*
2017 - $10,488*
2018 - $12,315*

* - Total Also Includes Dollars Raised for Toledo Dana Cancer Center & UT Center for Health & Successful Living