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When Syracuse basketball hosts Georgetown in the Carrier Dome on Saturday, December 17, fans will celebrate more than a long-time rivalry with the Hoyas. The event will include a tribute to Syracuse legend Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, and the whole University community can take part in honoring his memory.
"There was no better guy, and there's nobody who has meant more to our basketball program than Dwayne Washington," says Head Coach Jim Boeheim.
One of college basketball's all-time greatest performers, Washington passed away last spring after losing his battle with brain cancer. Now Syracuse University Athletics is establishing the Pearl Washington Endowed Fund for Continuing Education. With a goal of $1 million, the fund is being created to support student-athletes who left the University and are returning to pursue their degrees.
In honor of "number 31," a 31-day campaign gives Syracuse alumni, friends, and fans an opportunity to rally and support Washington's legacy. Those who visit the Honoring Pearl Washington website and make a gift of $31 or more by December 17 will receive a commemorative window cling (pictured left). Results of the effort will be announced during Washington's tribute ceremony at the Georgetown game.
The inspiration for this fund comes from Washington's own experience, when he left Syracuse after his junior year to play in the NBA and came back later to continue his education, thanks to financial support from the provost and director of athletics.
"Pearl will always be remembered for his athletic prowess, but he touched our hearts in many other ways," says John Wildhack, director of athletics. "This fund is so important, because it rewards the tenacity of individuals like Pearl who utilize their physical talents, but never lose sight of their educational dreams. We can't think of a more fitting way to honor him and hope alumni and friends everywhere will join us in supporting this campaign."
SU Announces Plan To Honor Pearl
"There was no better guy, and there's nobody who has meant more to our basketball program than Dwayne Washington," says Head Coach Jim Boeheim.
One of college basketball's all-time greatest performers, Washington passed away last spring after losing his battle with brain cancer. Now Syracuse University Athletics is establishing the Pearl Washington Endowed Fund for Continuing Education. With a goal of $1 million, the fund is being created to support student-athletes who left the University and are returning to pursue their degrees.
In honor of "number 31," a 31-day campaign gives Syracuse alumni, friends, and fans an opportunity to rally and support Washington's legacy. Those who visit the Honoring Pearl Washington website and make a gift of $31 or more by December 17 will receive a commemorative window cling (pictured left). Results of the effort will be announced during Washington's tribute ceremony at the Georgetown game.
The inspiration for this fund comes from Washington's own experience, when he left Syracuse after his junior year to play in the NBA and came back later to continue his education, thanks to financial support from the provost and director of athletics.
"Pearl will always be remembered for his athletic prowess, but he touched our hearts in many other ways," says John Wildhack, director of athletics. "This fund is so important, because it rewards the tenacity of individuals like Pearl who utilize their physical talents, but never lose sight of their educational dreams. We can't think of a more fitting way to honor him and hope alumni and friends everywhere will join us in supporting this campaign."
SU Announces Plan To Honor Pearl
