The Indiana Fever had a tribute to Lauren Hill, the basketball player whose bravery in the face of cancer captured our hearts earlier this year. Lauren passed away in April as a result of a brain tumor, but not before realizing her college basketball dreams.
Lauren Hill honored at WNBA Fever game
The basketball player passed away earlier this year after a battle with cancer.
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In the first quarter, Indiana and Chicago combined for eight total layups. That equals $2,400 donated to the @CureStartsNow. @layup4lauren
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 14, 2015 Hill was named an honorary team member of the Fever last year, and her family attended today’s game. They posted a video tribute from Fever players online.
Fans were invited to shoot “Layups for Lauren,” and The Cure Starts Now foundation received donations from the Fever and the Indiana Pacers.
Lauren Hill tribute at the Fieldhouse for the Fever game today. Powerful stuff. #respect pic.twitter.com/v0lcn8Lhuf
— Preston Anthony (@PrimeMeador16) June 14, 2015 Photo gallery - http://t.co/0bG4BqeQiH - See a selection of items available at Sunday's Lauren Hill silent auction. pic.twitter.com/xsuJsKHi09
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 13, 2015 Get your tickets for the @IndianaFever Lauren Hill Tribute game at http://t.co/HAASZOvL4M & bid on auction items pic.twitter.com/Ym9Zn1udyw
— FeverCares (@FeverCares) June 14, 2015 (via Wish TV)
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