Softball players Hannah Dukeman and Emma Eubank

Pliable athletes Hannah Dukeman and Emma Eubank have a lot in common. They are roommates, they are softball teammates and they are both extremally passionate about finding a cure for cancer. 

The two college athletes are known for using their name, image and likeness (NIL) to raise funds for cancer research. In 2023, the two softball players at Ball State University were the first college athletes in the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Since the auction, they have created merchandise and created a fundraiser for team #CURECANCER. In total they have raised more than $4,500.

This season, they signed a NIL partnership with the Wylde Glove company to create a one-of-a-kind glove featuring the #CURECANCER hashtag that they have used over the past two season.

Emma plans to complete a thesis in cancer biology and earn her PhD.  

Learn more about Emma.

Hannah plans to work in a hospital to help diagnose and provide treatment for children with cancer. Learn more about Hannah.