VIRGINIA TECH | 2017-18 WBB Team Guide

8 THE UNIVERSITY | STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT | PLAYERS & STAFF | HISTORY & RECORDS 2017-18 BASKETBALL The Virginia Tech women’s basketball team has established a tradition of giving back to Blacksburg and the surrounding communities. Each December, the women’s basketball team is active with the Montgomery County Christmas Store. Fans are encouraged to bring donations to games during December, and the Hokies assist the store with set-up and help families with their holiday shopping. Tech has been the host to both the Special Olympics and Military Appreciation Day during the month of January, and in February, the Hokies hold a day for Girl Scouts and their families to attend a game. The Hokies are always active in the Play4Kay initiative, which honors former NC State head coach Kay Yow, who lost her long battle with breast cancer. Tech wears pink in an annual game to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The Hokies also reach out to local law enforcement, both the Blacksburg Police and Virginia Tech Police Departments. The team delivers cookies, spends time with the officers and thanks them for their service to the community and all they do to keep the town and campus safe. IN THE COMMUNITY