Purple Aces team up with Deaconess in “No Shave November”

Special giveaway set for Saturday’s game against Morehead State

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Deaconess and the Purple Aces are partnering to raise awareness of men’s cancers in conjunction with “No Shave November”.  A special giveaway is on tap on Saturday when the University of Evansville men’s basketball team takes on Morehead State at the Ford Center.

Prior to Saturday’s noon contest, 1,000 purple mustaches will be given out to Aces fans to raise awareness of “No Shave November”.   The initiative encourages men to stop shaving to evoke conversation and raise awareness of prostate and testicular cancer.

“No Shave November” helps raise awareness for men’s cancers, specifically prostate and testicular cancers,” said Debra Wilson, Director of Deaconess Cancer Services.  “Awareness and early detection most often leads to better outcomes.  By sponsoring the ‘Deaconess No Shave November’ game with the Evansville Aces, we are able to both recognize our “No Shave November” participants, and also share the message about early detection with all the fans attending the game.”

UE Director of Athletics Mark Spencer echoed those sentiments and is excited for the Aces to help in promoting a great cause.

“The Aces are deeply honored to partner with Deaconess to raise awareness of men’s cancers in such a creative and high profile way,” Spencer said.  “Our fans will wear the purple mustaches with pride knowing that they are doing their part to help in the early detection of prostate and testicular cancer.  The Deaconess ceremony that awards prizes to men for winning photo submissions in ‘No Shave November’ is a marvelous stage to highlight this life-saving campaign.”

At halftime of Saturday’s contest, Deaconess will award prizes in several categories including: Most Creative, Best Group Theme, Best Celebrity Lookalike and Most Unique Beard and/or Mustache.