Troy University Athletics
Troy Soccer Launches #Project19 in Honor of Kailani Decock
8/13/2013 4:32:00 PM | Soccer
TROY, Ala. – The Troy soccer team announced on Tuesday that it has created a new initiative to help with teammate Kailani Decock's battle with cancer. #Project19 is centered on providing awareness for those who are battling Hodgkin's lymphoma , as well to unite Trojans by supporting Decock's battle with cancer.
During 2013, Troy's soccer program will use the entire season to promote #Project19. Throughout the year, Troy soccer players and all Troy student-athletes will wear special purple bracelets in honor of Decock, as well as host several events on Troy's campus and in the community.
"We are all here to win games, but winning is a byproduct of doing what's right in all facets of life, not just on the field," Troy head coach Chris Bentley said. "Every time our student-athletes look at these bracelets, we want them to reminded of how blessed they are to have this opportunity. We want these bracelets to be worn with pride because that's what Kailani would want."
In June, Decock was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes, and shortly after began treatment. Throughout the summer the Troy soccer coaching staff and players began to develop #Project19 as a way to raise support and awareness for Hodgkin's lymphoma and for Decock's treatment.
You can become involved with #Project19 by purchasing bracelets that will be on sale at various Troy athletics events for a minimum of a $5 donation and all proceeds go to Decock's medical expenses as well as to fund future cancer research. The first #Project19 event will be after Troy's first home regular season match of the year against Louisiana Tech on Friday, Aug. 30 in the 2013 Trojan Classic.
You can follow #Project19 on Troy's social media outlets by using hashtag #Project19 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. To follow Troy on Twitter, make sure you follow @TroyAthletics and Troy head coach Chris Bentley at @CoachBentley. Like Troy's Facebook page by searching Troy University Athletics to like photos and videos on #Project19. On Instagram, follow along at @TroyAthletics and @TroyTrojansSoccer.
To keep up with Kailani's journey, follow along on Twitter or Instgram at @project19kd and on Facebook by searching Project19KD.
For up-to-date information on all of Troy athletics, follow the Trojans on Twitter and Instagram at @TroyAthletics or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TroyAthletics.
