PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Pace University's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) proudly participated in Make-A-Wish's NCAA Division II Week of Wishes with a series of impactful events designed to raise awareness and support for children facing critical illnesses.

The week was highlighted by a Blue Out Game on February 21 during the Women's Lacrosse home opener and Women's and Men's Basketball Senior Day celebrations. SAAC hosted an informational table where members shared Rocco's story, distributed Make-A-Wish ribbons, rubber bracelets, and star pins, and collected donations.

For every donor, a Make-A-Wish star was personalized with their name and displayed at the table, creating a powerful visual representation of the Pace community's support. In addition, the Women's Basketball and Women's Lacrosse teams wore blue and gold hair ties with attached ribbons during their games to honor Make-A-Wish and show solidarity throughout the event.

Earlier in the week, SAAC organized "Pied for a Cause" on Tuesday, February 17, bringing the campus community together for a fun and engaging fundraising opportunity. Throughout the entire week, each team also participated digitally by posting a Week of Wishes bingo card on social media to help spread awareness and encourage continued involvement.

Through several on-campus events, SAAC successfully united Pace Athletics and the broader campus community in support of Make-A-Wish's mission.

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