Women's Basketball Gives Back to the Community for the Fordham Service and Justice Day

Sept. 16, 2011

Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. - The Fordham women's basketball team features 10 new players, an entirely new coaching staff and several new support staff members, and the team not only bonded, but gave back to the community recently through volunteering at the Tough Man Triathlon as part of the Fordham Service and Justice Day. The event took place on September 9 at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.

The event consisted of a three-part race, a swim, a bike and a run. The basketball team was present throughout the day at all three events giving out safety equipment, food and drinks. In addition to competitive athletes, many of the participants donated proceeds to charity.

The Fordham women's basketball team has done several community-based initiatives in recent years including visiting children at St. Barnabas Hospital at Christmas, participating in the NCAA's Think Pink initiative to help raise breast cancer awareness and the race.

The 2011 Triathlon saw competitors from several different age groups including children and senior citizens. There were also events for the handicapped and disabled.

The Fordham women's basketball team is led by first-year had coach, Stephanie Gaitley. The team opens the 2011 season against Albany on Friday, November 11 at 8:00 PM.

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