St. John’s-Rutgers to assist pediatric cancer research

Sep 11, 2023, 10:45 PM ET

NEW YORK– St. John’s and Rutgers will play an exhibit game for charity in October to benefit the Cock Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Study Fund at the V Foundation.Just more than 2

weeks prior to the college basketball regular season ideas off, new coach Rick Pitino and the revamped Red Storm will host the Scarlet Knights on Oct. 21 at Carnesecca Arena on their Queens campus.All proceeds from ticket sales will go to support ingenious pediatric cancer research study, St. John’s stated in a news release Monday.”Personally, there is no much better charity than assisting pediatric cancer research study through the Jimmy V Structure,”stated Pitino, the Hall of Fame coach who is entering his very first season with the Red Storm. “There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a young child suffer, so we are pleased to accompany Rutgers to contribute cash from this exhibit to the V Structure.”Editor’s Picks 2 Related The 84-year-old Vitale, a longtime ESPN college basketball expert, revealed in

July that he had actually

been identified

with cancer for a 3rd time. Vitale tweeted that he had surgery in Boston, and tests revealed he had singing cord cancer. He said he would undergo six weeks of radiation treatments, and wished to be all set to call games this fall.For years, Vitale has actually been raising funds for cancer research. He assisted friend Jim Valvano to the stage at the 1993 ESPYs, where Valvano

provided his famous “Don’t quit”speech. Valvano died of adenocarcinoma less than two months later.Valvano dipped into Rutgers in the 1960s before training underdog North Carolina State to the 1983 NCAA champion.”We are excited to partner with Rick Pitino, Dick Vitale

, and the Jimmy V Structure,” Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell said. “We are enjoyed help this excellent charity to push

forward research study to assist any kid facing pediatric cancer.”Rutgers and St. John’s will play in the preseason for the very first time since 2017, when the Red Storm checked out The RAC for an exhibit game that benefited the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.The last time the

schools fulfilled in the routine season, St. John’s won 84-65 at Rutgers in November 2018 as part of the Gavitt Tipoff Games pitting Big East against Big Ten teams.”I am so thankful to St. John’s Rick Pitino and Rutgers(

head coach )Steve Pikiell to play an exhibition game to benefit The V Foundation for kids fighting cancer,”Vitale said.” All the dollars contributed will choose pediatric cancer research.

Personally, it suggests a lot to me as I have actually committed myself for several years with my (Penis Vitale) Gala for pediatric cancer research. We have raised $68.1 million thus far, but a lot more is required. When again, a huge thanks to Coach Pitino and Coach Pikiell! You men are remarkable CHILD!”