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One Year After Cancer Diagnosis, Trina Rinke is back on the Soccer Pitch
Last summer, Gustavus women's soccer senior Trina Rinke (Waconia, Minn.) received shocking news that would change the course of her life. Rinke was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on July 5, 2017, and underwent surgery just five days later to remove cancerous tumors. Less than a year later, Rinke is back on the field for the Gusties and has already made her way onto the field in a regular season game.
Women’s Soccer Hosts Home Opener, Charity Game, Saturday Against Concordia
The Gustavus women’s soccer team is set to host its home opener 3:30 p.m. Saturday against Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foe Concordia. The Gusties enter the contest 3-1-1 overall and 1-0 in the MIAC after defeating Carleton 2-0 Tuesday, while the Cobbers are 2-2-1 overall and 0-1 in the league after losing 1-0 against Saint Benedict on Tuesday.
Women’s Soccer To Host Charity Game Saturday For Would-Be Junior Midfielder Trina Rinke
The Gustavus women’s soccer team is hosting a charity game Saturday for one of its own players. Trina Rinke, a would-be junior midfielder for the Gusties this season, was forced to forego the soccer season and the fall semester while she goes through chemotherapy as a result of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. A voluntary entrance donation to Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. game against Concordia at the Gustie Soccer Field will go to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA), which provides support to women with ovarian cancer while raising awareness and advancing research.