Women's Hockey | 5/14/2014 9:02:00 AM

ROCHESTER, NY – The RIT women's hockey team through the RIT United Way Foundation raised $8,847.15 for AutismUp held in conjunction with College Hockey America's "Skate For The Cure" cause. On Saturday, Jan. 25 RIT wore special puzzle piece jerseys in its game vs. Lindenwood University that were auctioned off online later in the season.

AutismUp is the leading autism organization in Rochester and the surrounding areas. Founded in 2004, by a small group of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their mission is to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, by expanding and enhancing opportunities to improve quality of life. For more information on Autism Up, click here.
 
"It is exciting to team up with such a great organization in AutismUp," said RIT head coach Scott McDonald. "We will do anything we can to spread their message and help the cause. I couldn't be happier with the generous support our fans provided on the jersey auction for AutismUp."

The RIT women's hockey team has made a habit of giving back to the community. In 2010 and 2012, RIT teamed with the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority for the "Make the Rink Pink" weekend, which raised over $47,000. The proceeds were donated evenly to the Rochester General Hospital's Lipson Cancer Center and the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness.
 
Last year, the Tigers raised $5,939.86 for CURE Childhood Cancer Association held in conjunction with College Hockey America's "Skate For The Cure" cause, wearing special pink jerseys that were auctioned off during the game.

In 2011 the Tigers raised $10,219 for Finger Lakes Health in conjunction with Geneva General Cardiology Associates in an effort to "Black Out Heart Disease".

The Tigers also raised $11,067 for the Wounded Warriors Project in 2012. RIT wore special camouflage jerseys that were auctioned off online.