#RallyForRhyan Game Raises More Than $60,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
2/10/2018 5:53:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Third-annual event sets new mark for most money raised, Tigers win 89-85 in overtime
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The third-annual #RallyForRhyan Game at Mizzou Arena did not disappoint, as the Mizzou Men's Basketball team won in thrilling fashion with an 89-85 overtime victory against Mississippi State. The biggest win of the day, however, was Mizzou fans packing the building to donate more than $60,000 towards pediatric cancer research.
The #RallyForRhyan movement has grown beyond grassroots efforts to support Mizzou Athletics staff member Brad Loos' 7-year-old daughter, Rhyan, into a charitable campaign to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research.
"I'm continually blown away every year by the amount of money we've raised," Loos said. "I thought this was the year we'd finally take a dip. Every year, this fan base comes back stronger and stronger. They keep buying into the cause. It's overwhelming and incredibly humbling."
Through cash donations, t-shirt sales, raffle tickets, a silent auction and fundraising efforts from the University of Missouri's Greek Community, the latest edition of the #RallyForRhyan Game set a new best for money raised by the event, surpassing last season's $54,000 total. Across three such events, more than $164,000 has been compiled.
Efforts from Mizzou's fraternities and sororities was especially impressive, as the Greeks fundraised $12,394 for the worthy cause.
Exclusive #RallyForRhyan t-shits will remain on sale ($15) through the Tiger Team Store while supplies last.
