Members of the Shocker Sprit Squad traveled west on Saturday, Sept. 22 to help with the WEPAC alliance in Ashland, Kan.
 
The WEPAC Alliance promotes women's health and cancer awareness and provides resources for preventive cancer screenings. The event began as a simple fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and early detection and eventually grew into the Hoops for Hope weekend that has gained the attention of regional and national media. During the time the Shocker Cheerleaders are there, they help host a K-6 cheer clinic, cheer a celebrity women's basketball game and visit with members of the community. 
 
"This is my first year coming to WEPAC and I am excited to have to opportunity to come back in the future. There were about 70 kids at the clinic in the morning and the game was sold out. We felt the gratitude of the communities around us all weekend," said  Kennedy D, a freshman on the Spirit Squad.
 
This is the ninth time the cheer team has participated in this multi-community event and the tenth year WEPAC has been held. "This is my third year coming to WEPAC and it's one of my favorite events to do every year. Helping the kids, raising money for a great cause and learning more about the communities we are helping fills your heart in ways you can never describe, "said senior Josh J. on his time working the event.