Teachers who fought cancer serve as honorary captains at Albion home finale

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 11 October 2016 at 10:20 pm

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ALBION – The Albion boys varsity soccer team recognized three teachers and the middle school librarian as honorary captains during today’s home finale against Medina. The four all have battled breast cancer.

This photo shows from left: Jodi Shaffer, middle school librarian; senior Joe Madejski; Kelly Wadhams, elementary school teacher; senior Owen Foos (in back); Dawn Arnold, elementary school teacher; senior Donato Rosario; Kim Toombs, middle school teacher; and senior Nick Reed.

The Albion boys varsity soccer team is wearing pink socks for home games this month to highlight breast cancer awareness month.

The team also sold cookies with a pink ribbon design in the frosting, and pink ribbons to raise funds for breast cancer research during today’s home game. There were also informational displays at the field.

For game highlights, check Local Sports.