Schaumburg, Conant Girls Water Polo Playing Second Annual Fundraiser Games for American Cancer Society

The Schaumburg and Conant High Schools' Girls Water Polo teams have joined forces again to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life with two fundraiser games on Tuesday, April 23 at 4:45pm and 5:45PM at Conant High School.

“We wanted to support a nationwide organization that also benefits our local community,” Schaumburg co-captain and senior Ashley Johnson said. “Cancer is something that hits home for everyone in some way, and so we wanted to support this valuable cause.”

Last year, Johnson and co-captain Casey Houts reached out the Conant captains to make the event a joint effort between the Saxons and the Cougars. Each team had a fundraising goal of $500. The teams raised over $4100 for the Schaumburg Relay for Life, more than four times their goal.

“I am so incredibly impressed by what these kids do for not only their schools, but for others within the community,” Schaumburg Head Coach Beth Donatucci said. “They stand for what athletics are about: coming together for a greater good while sharing a passion.”

While admission to the game is free, both teams are selling t-shirts for $15 during the week of the game, $5 of which will go directly to the Schaumburg Relay for Life. They will also be hosting a bake sale during both games, 100% of the proceeds of which will go to Relay for Life. Last year, the bake sale brought in an additional $300.

“Knowing the qualities of both the Conant and Schaumburg girls in and out of the water really shows that these girls are more than just great polo players and student athletes,” Conant Head Coach Justin Bickus said. “It really shows the integrity and great character that we expect in our sport and schools and the kind of kids we have representing our teams.”

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