Provo, Salem Hills' cancer awareness game had special meaning

By Brian Preece

For the Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 14 2012 10:26 a.m. MST

Summary

Hayley Francis is a ninth-grader at Provo High School recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. On Feb. 7, Provo hosted Salem Hills in girls basketball, won easily by Salem Hills, but the game had more meaning than its final score.

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Hoopcoach

Provo, UT

Thank you Provo and Salem Hills girls basketball players and coaches for reminding everyone that their are more important things in life besides wins and losses on the court or field! All who were involved in this night will be touched forever. No More..

1:26 p.m. Feb. 14, 2012
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Unbelievable

West Jordan, Utah

Great Story!

8:36 p.m. Feb. 14, 2012
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sunbean72

orem, UT

Getting a cancer diagnosis is terrifying for anyone, let alone for a young woman and her family! So thankful for the school and teams who participated in showing support for the Francises. Hayley is an amazing, smart, funny girl and we all are More..

7:33 p.m. Feb. 16, 2012
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