OREM—The Utah Valley University men's basketball team has announced it will partner with 5 For The Fight to become the first NCAA Division I program to sponsor a patch in the fight against cancer on its jersey. The team will debut the patch tonight in its game against BYU.
 
5 For the Fight is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that invites everyone to donate $5 to the fight against cancer. It is an organization crowdfunding for cancer research. It is something everyone can do, and it provides a way for every person to contribute to a cause that is literally saving lives.
 
"UVU athletics is honored to partner with the 5 For The Fight team and we look forward to helping the organization raise awareness and drive contributions in the fight against cancer," said Utah Valley Athletic Director Dr. Jared Sumsion. "We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. I lost my Mom to pancreatic cancer last December—this battle is personal for me and for the millions of others who fight this dreadful disease every day."
 
The Utah Jazz became the first professional sports team in North America to wear a cause-related sponsorship patch, inviting everyone to donate $5 for the fight against cancer. Since the Jazz began wearing the 5 For The Fight patch, the charity has raised more than $26 million for cancer research.
 
5 For The Fight partners with leading cancer research centers across the world to fund some of the most groundbreaking cancer research being done today. In addition to funding established researchers, we are also committed to bringing new researchers into the fight by supporting fellowships for the next generation of great cancer researchers.
 
If you want to join the fight against cancer and contribute $5 please text "FUTURE" to 50555 and confirm your donation.