University of North Carolina Athletics
McCants Gives Back In Asheville
July 24, 2008 | Men's Basketball
July 24, 2008
ASHEVILLE -- Rashad McCants, a starter on Carolina's 2005 NCAA title-winning team and now a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, is hosting his second Annual "Shoot for the Cure," July 25-27 at the Bele Chere Festival in Asheville.
An attendee of Erwin High School, McCants will return to the area to host his annual fundraiser benefiting breast cancer-related programs as well as local charities in the area.
McCants created the Shoot for the Cure at the Bele Chere to establish an annual benefit for non-profit organizations in the Asheville area. McCants' mother, Brenda McCants, is a breast cancer survivor and works closely with the Sisters Network, Inc.
Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Sisters Network as well as to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Western North Carolina. Bele Chere is widely recognized as one of the Southeast's largest, free, outdoor festivals in the Southeast with an attendance of over 350,000.
The Shoot for the Cure fundraising event will take place at the Coxe Ave parking lot starting Friday July 25. One lucky participant will be offered the chance to win $10,000 by making one qualifying half-court shot throughout the weekend, and then repeating the shot at Sunday's finals. Also available throughout the contest hours will be autographed memorabilia for raffle, as well as other prizes from Spalding and Nike. McCants will be on hand to coach and interact with the participants.
On Monday July 28, McCants is hosting a Feed The Children event, which will distribute food to over 400 families in need. Shoot for the Cure partner Big rothers, Big Sisters and Feed The Children have pre-identified all 400 families who will receive a 25 pound box of food and a box of personal care items. The donation will take place from 10am-12pm at Sam's Club, located at 645 Patton Avenue.
