FGCU men's basketball coach Michael Fly has his head shaved by 7-year-old cancer survivor Lily Bendell as part of Barbara's Friends' Clips For Cancer fundraiser at Great Clips in Naples on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. The official 2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster for the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles 2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster - FGCU Athletics Skip To Main Content Florida Gulf Coast lost in the A-Sun final, but the Eagles remain an at-large and are the last team in Charlie Creme's final 64-team projection before Selection Monday (ESPN, 7 p.m.

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This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. FGCU Basketball Club. "So, when an opportunity presents itself for me to join the fight, I am all in. By shaving my head, I hope to be able to bring our community together to recognize the unbelievable strength of these families, the good work being done through Barbara's Friends at Golisano's, and to rally around them all in support. "As the parent of a 13-month-old child, I cannot imagine the tremendous amount of fear, pain, and stress that comes along with a child's cancer diagnosis.

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ET). FGCU men's basketball coach Michael Fly had his head shaved as part of the annual Clips For Cancer on Friday at Great Clips in Naples. Fly was joined by pediatric cancer survivor Lilly Bendell who was diagnosed with leukemia when she was four months old. But his fundraising page remains open for another month for those wanting to donate. The Clips For Cancer event raises funds to help support that cause.

Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. FGCU men's basketball coach Michael Fly had his head shaved as part of the annual Clips For Cancer on Friday at Great Clips in Naples. (Photo: Submitted). FGCU's Dunk City is receiving exposure again as college basketball fans try to fill the gap from the coronavirus cancellation of the NCAA tournament. The event to support Barbara's Friends at the Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. FGCU men's basketball coach Michael Fly had his head shaved as part of the annual Clips For Cancer on Friday at Great Clips in Naples. FGCU's nonconference schedules are still in the process …

Naples Daily News. She spent two years receiving treatment at Golisano Children's Hospital and is now a healthy, energetic 7-year-old who hopes to one day become an emergency room doctor. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Most importantly, we enjoy playing the sport to have fun and exercise at the same time. The club team is a competitive travel team that consists of about 12 players. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. The ASUN released conference schedules for men's and women's basketball Friday.

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Mission Statement Hall of Fame Eagles In The Pros Awards Visitors Cheerleading Academic Services Communication Office Compliance Facilities & Operations Sports Medicine ADA Information EADA Report E.A.G.L.E. Fly raised over $5,000 for the charity at the Golisano Children's Hospital in Fort Myers.

The total money raised for Barbara’s Friends/Golisano Children’s Hospital by Fly was $5,358 from 76 supporters including alumni and active players.