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Sam Stroup


A University of South Carolina club rugby player shaves his head on March 27, 2025 on the Russell House Patio. Players and their friends shaved their heads for their teammate who is currently battling cancer.

Men's rugby club hosts 'Bald for Big E' cancer fundraiser

The University of South Carolina's men's rugby club hosted a fundraiser last month for teammate Erik Elken, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer earlier this year. The event saw students and players shave their heads in honor of Elken and raised over $12,000 for the family.

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