October 28, 2008 - Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh and LPGA Player Charlotte Mayorkas support the MaryEllen Locher Foundation

Kerri Walsh, a two-time US Olympic Gold Medalist in Beach Volleyball, donated two signed volleyballs, and LPGA Player Charlotte Mayorkas donated a golf club and autographed golf balls to the MaryEllen Locher Foundation for their Volley for a Cure Fundraiser in conjunction with Homecoming at Lee University on November 6th and 7th. The items will be auctioned off as part of the silent auction during the “Pink Party” on Thursday November 6th. On Friday, during Lee University’s Homecoming Volleyball game, all fans and teams are encouraged to wear pink in support of the cause.

About the MaryEllen Locher Foundation
The MaryEllen Locher Foundation awards college scholarships to students with a parent who is either a breast cancer survivor or victim. These scholarships are to help families who have used their life savings and sometimes college funds for medical purposes - to relieve the financial strain. Also the students sometimes take a back seat during a time of illness and these scholarships are to also show them that something good can come from the evil in their lives. Since the Foundation began in 2002 they have awarded over 100 scholarships - this year alone they awarded 35 scholarships ranging from $3000 to $5000 a year.