Florida Gators — posted by Rachel George on April, 19 2011 10:15 PM
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The No. 9 Florida softball team will host Cancer Awareness Weekend as it plays host to No. 3 Alabama in a three-game series starting Friday.
Several events will run throughout the weekend, starting with Friday’s 5 p.m. game
Gator fans will have the option of pledging to the Shands Brain Tumor Research Department following Saturday’s game. No cash or checks will be accepted at the event.
Here’s a look at all the events, organized by former Gator Francesca Enea. Admission is free to Florida softball games.
Friday, 5 p.m.
Saturday, 4 p.m.
The family of Ian Lockwood will throw out the first pitch. Lockwood , 18, was a Navarre High football player who died of an inoperable brain tumor 27 days after former coach Urban Meyer presented him with the game ball from the Outback Bowl. Meyer called Lockwood a “dear friend” and spoke at his memorial service along with former safety Ahmad Black. Moment of silence and jersey dedication. In honor of Lockwood and others who have battled cancer, a moment of silence will be held. Enea will also dedicate her framed jersey to Ian’s parents. Shands Brain Tumor Research Department will accept pledges after the game. Swing for the Cure Home Run Derby will follow the jersey dedication after the game. Participants include Black, sophomore halfback Trey Burton from the football team, junior guard Erving Walker from the men’s basketball team, ESPN college softball analyst and former Stanford All-American and U.S. Olympian Jessica Mendoza, and former Gator football greats Shane Matthews and Chris Doering. Danielle Lawrie, a two-time softball National Player of the Year Danielle, will be the celebrity pitcher. Each batter will get five pitches to hit off Lawrie, scoring one point for making contact, three for hitting to the outfield and five for a home run.
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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