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'Playing For Preemies' Night Set For Friday's Lewis/McK Volleyball Match

Rae Analyn Friend was born on June 5th at 1 lb, 8 oz. and 12 inches; Match is set to start at 7 PM in Neil Carey Arena.

Playing For Preemies

Men's Volleyball | 10/17/2016 12:53:00 PM

Romeoville, Ill. - Friday's Great Lakes Valley Conference women's volleyball match featuring No. 12 Lewis University and McKendree will be recognized as 'Playing For Preemies' night. First serve is set for 7 PM.

All fans are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of Premature Birth Awareness. Lewis head women's volleyball coach Lorelee Smith and her husband Lewis head men's volleyball coach Dan Friend welcomed their daughter Rae Analyn Friend (1 lb, 8 oz., 12 inches) into the world on June 5, 2016.

All ticket proceeds will go directly towards Loyola Medicine's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Donations will also be accepted. If you cannot make the match and would like to donate, please click here.
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