Please join the Western Women's Basketball team for a pre-game reception at Alumni Hall prior to the 9th annual Leslie Petter Basketball Game.

Pre-game reception 6:00 p.m. Alumni Hall Room 101. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

Please RSVP online no later then Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Leslie Petter, BA'89 BEd'89, was a huge part of the basketball community in London and Western.  Leslie played an important role for the Mustangs from 1982-86, serving as a co-captain for her final two seasons. In 2010 Leslie was diagnosed with breast cancer, this was the second time she battled cancer having survived leukemia and a bone marrow transplant at the age of 24.  On May 11, 2011 Leslie Maureen Petter passed away at the age of 47.

After her time at Western, Leslie became a highly respected teacher, athletic director and coach at Medway high School in Arva, Ontario.  In her more than 22 years at Medway, her leadership, commitment and dedication has impacted many lives.  Even during the last month of her life, Leslie assisted in running an event in London, called the Transplant Trot,  to raise awareness of the importance of organ transplants.

In establishing the Leslie Petter Women's Basketball Memorial Award we honour the generosity and strength of a gifted coach and powerful teacher, and encourage others in that same spirit of giving to ensure her legacy inspires the next generation of student-athletes.

The Leslie Petter Women's Basketball Memorial Award will be given to a full-time, female undergraduate or graduate student in any year of any degree program at Western, including the affiliated University Colleges, who makes a significant playing contribution to the women's basketball team.  The recipient must also exemplify an excellent work ethic, knowledge of the game, reliability of execution and a tremendous amount of heart.

The Leslie Petter Memorial Game has become an annual event that raises money for Leslie Petter Western University Scholarship Fund.

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