Huskers battle Michigan State and Cancer
By Kelli Anne
Some days the sports world makes you proud. This is one of those days. This afternoon at 3pm in the Vault, the HUSKERS are doing something pretty special. They are showing support for Avery Harriman, the son of assistant Husker basketball coach Chris Harriman.
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Nebraska is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to promote #AveryStrong Day and bone marrow awareness. You may recall hearing about Avery who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 2, and is currently in remission after a 2nd bone marrow transplant in September. Avery is now 7. Some of the big names that will make appearances at the game are Husker Head Coach Mike Riley, Baseball Coach Darin Erstad and Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst.
Great story here as @Huskers will host #AveryStrong Day on Saturday vs. Michigan State: http://t.co/YFpLqAS3vf pic.twitter.com/xa8fzCIOar
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 22, 2015
For the first 1500 attendees there will be yellow #AveryStrong shirts to show support of the youngster is battled leukemia and is currently in remission.
GAMEDAY.#AVERYSTRONG pic.twitter.com/5aieQDEl8c
— Iron N Basketball (@HuskerRedZone) January 24, 2015
@HuskerHoops we're ready to go for today. #AveryStrong pic.twitter.com/7ftbeKOlkX
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) January 24, 2015
Even the digital media department is getting into the action. Check out this amazing graphic by Andy Wenstrand!
I absolutely adore when I get a chance to help have a positive impact for others via sports.#UsAlways #AveryStrong pic.twitter.com/55RCNbn2uG
— Andy Wenstrand (@CoachWenstrand) January 23, 2015
Don’t think the players aren’t getting into the action too, they even have special shoes for the occasion. Now that’s some SWAG!
The shoes that the @HuskerHoops staff will be wearing today. http://t.co/0glAlpthrx #AveryStrong #GBR #Huskers #Nebrasketball
— Nebraska Equipment (@NUequipment) January 24, 2015
Special edition @Adidas #AveryStrong shoes for today's #Nebrasketball game. Modeled by @LeftyShamus pic.twitter.com/78XcVIsgzl
— Robin Washut (@RobinWashut) January 24, 2015
These stories are the reason us Husker fans are the best fans in the nation so head over to the Vault to show your support, or catch it on tv (ESPN/WatchESPN). GO BIG RED!!!