Even though the Titusville girls basketball team has struggled on the court this year, over the holiday break those struggles pale in comparison to the news one of their own received. Senior Abbie Colie was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin Lymphoma, a rare cancer that starts in the white blood cells that are a part of the body’s immune system.
Colie began treatments and isn't expected to play much the rest of the season, so her coaches and teammates decided to show their unwavering support with a special senior night this Monday that will also act as a fundraiser for Colie and her family.
“She recently started treatment and has a long road ahead," says a flyer about the special event. "To support her and her family we are having her senior night on January 20, 2025 at the Titusville High School gymnasium at 6 pm. That night we would also like to have a fundraiser for her and her family. We are asking local businesses to donate a basket to raffle, gas cards, or monetary donations. Anything will help and is greatly appreciated.
"Abbie has been a leader to our Lady Rockets basketball team and has been greatly missed during this time. She is the most selfless person and would do anything for anyone. We want to show up big and pack the gym that night. If you can attend that night, please show your support and wear purple.”
Purple is the color often associated with Hodgkin Lymphoma awareness.
The community is already started stepping up to help in other ways as well.
On March 9 at Fat Chads, a spaghetti dinner and more raffles are planned. Tickets for this event are $10 and can purchased at Fat Chads or State Farm Insurance.
“Abbie Colie is the joy of so many peoples lives. She is a very active person in the community of Titusville,” the Fat Chads fundraiser flyer states. “Abbie participates in volleyball, softball, and basketball, making friends wherever she goes because of her unconditional kindness. She is loved by so many people and that is why it is so important to give a helping hand at this time.”
Also a Go Fund Me (www.gofundme.com/f/v59jk-support-abbies-fight-against-hodgkins-lymphoma?attribution_id=sl:9122c331-8ed8-4c2f-bb25-66cd85b10728&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=messenge) was set up. In just a short time, it has raised over $16,000.
Colie began treatments and isn't expected to play much the rest of the season, so her coaches and teammates decided to show their unwavering support with a special senior night this Monday that will also act as a fundraiser for Colie and her family.
“She recently started treatment and has a long road ahead," says a flyer about the special event. "To support her and her family we are having her senior night on January 20, 2025 at the Titusville High School gymnasium at 6 pm. That night we would also like to have a fundraiser for her and her family. We are asking local businesses to donate a basket to raffle, gas cards, or monetary donations. Anything will help and is greatly appreciated.
"Abbie has been a leader to our Lady Rockets basketball team and has been greatly missed during this time. She is the most selfless person and would do anything for anyone. We want to show up big and pack the gym that night. If you can attend that night, please show your support and wear purple.”
Purple is the color often associated with Hodgkin Lymphoma awareness.
The community is already started stepping up to help in other ways as well.
On March 9 at Fat Chads, a spaghetti dinner and more raffles are planned. Tickets for this event are $10 and can purchased at Fat Chads or State Farm Insurance.
“Abbie Colie is the joy of so many peoples lives. She is a very active person in the community of Titusville,” the Fat Chads fundraiser flyer states. “Abbie participates in volleyball, softball, and basketball, making friends wherever she goes because of her unconditional kindness. She is loved by so many people and that is why it is so important to give a helping hand at this time.”
Also a Go Fund Me (www.gofundme.com/f/v59jk-support-abbies-fight-against-hodgkins-lymphoma?attribution_id=sl:9122c331-8ed8-4c2f-bb25-66cd85b10728&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=messenge) was set up. In just a short time, it has raised over $16,000.
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