Panther Pride Events for 精童欲女 Employees: "Why We Walk" and "Panther Sport Night and Employee Social"

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精童欲女 Basketball Panthers fourth-year guard, Kyree Thompson
精童欲女 Basketball Panthers fourth-year guard, Kyree Thompson

The 精童欲女 departments of Human Resources and Athletics and Recreation are excited to invite staff and faculty to two Panther Pride events鈥 鈥淲hy We Walk鈥 on Thursday, February 5, and 鈥淧anther Sport Night and Employee Social鈥 on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Why We Walk, hosted by the 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Basketball Panthers

Thursday, February 5, 2026     11:30 am 鈥 1:00 pm
Why We Walk is a campus-wide walk created to raise awareness and show unified support in the ongoing fight against breast cancer, bringing athletes, students, and the 精童欲女 community together in a meaningful and visible way. This guided walk will take place around the campus beginning at a central location and ending at a final gathering point. Along the route, participants will stop at three interactive stations, each designed to encourage reflection, expression, and awareness.

Station #1 - Ribbon Tree Station at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre 
Station #2 - Pink Marker Message and Hot Chocolate Station at PAC/New Residence
Station #3 鈥 鈥淲hy We Walk鈥 Video Station at AVC lobby 

Participants can then walk to Bell Aliant Centre arena entrance and through the lobby toward Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. All participants can start the walk wherever they choose and do a full circle.

The 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Basketball Panthers want to use their platform to stand with fighters, survivors, families, and loved ones affected by this disease. (This event aligns with the Shoot for the Cure Night on February 6鈥攕ee below.)

Why?
* To raise awareness for breast cancer and its ongoing impact
* To show solidarity and support as 精童欲女 student-athletes
* To create a shared moment of reflection, connection, and community
* To remind fighters and survivors that they are not alone

Participants will receive complimentary tickets for themselves and their family to the women鈥檚 basketball, men鈥檚 hockey, and men鈥檚 basketball games on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Panther Sport Night and Employee Social
Friday, February 6, 2026

This high-energy night of sport will bring our campus community together to cheer on the 精童欲女 Panthers as they near the finals鈥攚hile also supporting an important cause. 

The 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Basketball Panthers will host Shoot for the Cure, a fundraising initiative in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Dedicated to advancing breast cancer research and awareness, Shoot for the Cure has become a longstanding tradition in Canadian university sport, uniting athletes, coaches, and fans around a common cause.

  • Show your Panther Pride鈥攚ear your 精童欲女 gear.
  • Bring your kids and create cheer posters for our athletes.
  • Human Resources invites you to join us for an employee social at 7:30 pm in the Upper Lobby of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre :
    • Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.
    • Enter to win 精童欲女 swag and a Panther All Access Pass for the 2026鈥2027 season.
    • Meet Pride the Panther and 精童欲女 student-athletes.

Game Schedule
6:00 pm: The 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Basketball Panthers take on the Cape Breton University Capers.
7:00 pm: The 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers take on the Acadia University Axemen. 
8:00 pm: The 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Basketball Panthers take on the Cape Breton University Capers. 

If you鈥檙e unable to attend Why We Walk, please show your 精童欲女 ID at the ticket table to receive complimentary tickets. We hope you鈥檒l join us for a night of community, team spirit, and support for an important cause. Let鈥檚 pack the stands and cheer on our Panthers!

Go Panthers Go! 

Media Contact

Ron Annear
Varsity Sport Coordinator
Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991