Williamsburg Game Raises $2,600+ For Local Family

Lacie Merritts received a check for (at the time) $1,800 to help financially during her battle with cancer.

The donation occurred as the Williamsburg Lady Pirates hosted a “Bigger than Basketball Game” on Jan. 22, when the team played Southern Huntington. The event was spearheaded by Sideline Cancer.

Sideline Cancer has helped throughout this area by raising more than $80,000 for those who are battling cancer.

In the fund-raiser games, proceeds raised from Sideline Cancer merchandise and other fundraisers benefit a local person who is battling the awful disease.

After the evening in Williamsburg was over, the town raised a little over $2,600 for Merritts and her family.

Shown in the photo at right are Merritts and members of the Southern Huntingdon and Williamsburg basketball teams. The event happened on January 22nd.

Merritts said of the evening, “I am overwhelmed and speechless. I am beyond thankful for our town and I’m never more proud of being a part of this community and my coworkers. I love working for the school district and their support alone meant so much. The Lady Pirates, I cannot thank enough for all they have done with getting involved with Sideline Cancer.”

Sideline Cancer Executive Director Jordan Griffith said, “The event was great as small-town communities like Williamsburg are perfect for Sideline Cancer. We were glad that Lacie participated and that the community could help her financially.”