Lewis Athletics
Luke Rinne, Director of Athletic Communications
ROMEOVILLE – Friday’s Great Lakes Valley Conference women’s volleyball match featuring ninth ranked Lewis University and No. 25 Missouri-St. Louis will be recognized as ‘Playing For Preemies’ night. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
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 the Rae Strong Foundation. Donations will also be accepted. If you cannot make the match and would like to donate or to purchase a t-shirt, please click here.
Prior to the start of the match Clare Kimberly Hutton who was born at 26 weeks will be recognized along with her parents Kimberly and Dan Hutton.