Shoot for Change Anti Racism Game returns this Saturday

The Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are preparing for the 4th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Saturday, February 8, at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks.

Created in 2022 by Lakers alumnus and NUBASE Co-Founder, Taijon Eccleston-Graham, Shoot for Change provides students a platform to advocate for marginalized communities, while raising funds for student bursaries.

“It’s been inspiring to take the lead on planning this year’s Shoot for Change event,” shared student-athlete and NUBASE member, Javayah Pettigrew-Hope. “This game is about more than basketball. It’s about celebrating community, raising awareness about racism, and supporting students of colour through the Warren Lindsay Bursary. We hope to see the community come out in full force to cheer on the Lakers and support this important cause.”

Tip-off for the women’s game is at 6 p.m., with the men’s team following at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, and all Nipissing staff, alumni and faculty who present their Nipissing ID card. The event is free for children under 12 and Nipissing students who present their student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the door. All proceeds from ticket sales will support the Warren Lindsay Bursary.

The Warren Lindsay Bursary was established following the success of the inaugural Shoot for Change game and is awarded annually to a student at Nipissing University who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour and demonstrates financial need. Since its inception, Shoot for Change has raised over $26,000 to support this important initiative.

“Shoot for Change highlights the incredible power of student leadership and the meaningful difference NUBASE and our Lakers community make when they come together to advocate for each other,” said Dr. Kevin Wamsley, President and Vice-Chancellor at Nipissing University. “We are proud to support this meaningful, student-led event and look forward to seeing the community fill the stands in support.”

For more information about Shoot for Change or to donate, visit https://events.nipissingu.ca/shootforchange