Swing for a Cure Set for Oct. 11

Lincoln ? Join Head Coach Mike Anderson and the Nebraska baseball program next Wednesday, Oct. 11, to take cuts for a great cause, as the Huskers will be raising money for the Jed Morris Victory Fund.

Morris played two seasons at Nebraska (2001-02), helping the Huskers to a pair of College World Series appearances. A first-team All-American in his final season at NU, Morris was diagnosed with lymphocytic leukemia in August while playing professionally with the Midland (Texas) Rockhounds. He is currently undergoing a series of chemotherapy treatments at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.

Fans that come out to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Oct. 11, between Noon and 2:30 p.m. will have an opportunity to take batting practice from the Husker coaching staff. While there is no cost to take BP, fans are encouraged to bring donations for the Jed Morris Victory Fund.

Donations will also be taken during the opening game of the Red/White Series that afternoon at 3 p.m. and an additional BP session will take place after the Red/White Series opener between 6-7 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, the event will take place on Friday, Oct. 13.

According to the National Marrow Donor Program, acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a fast-growing cancer of the white blood cells. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that the body uses to fight infections. There are about 4,000 new cases of ALL in the United States each year. It appears most often in children younger than age 10. ALL is the most common leukemia in children. However, it can appear in people of any age -- about one-third of cases are adults.

For more information on the event or how to donate to the Jed Morris Victory Fund, contact the Nebraska baseball office at (402) 472-2269 or e-mail Renee Brinkmann at rbrinkmann@huskers.com. 

Schedule of Events  Time   EventNoon ? 2:30 p.m.       Public Batting Practice3 p.m.    Red/White Series Game #16-7 p.m. Additional Public BP