Georgetown women’s basketball coach Tasha Butts had to temporarily step down from her role last month to focus on her health as she continues her battle with breast cancer. It’s been a difficult journey, but her team decided to cheer her up by starting a social media trend.
The Hoyas are asking those who want to send her best wishes to share a picture or inspirational message every Tuesday using the #TashaTough hashtag. The #TashaToughTuesday hashtag has also been popular. The latest post from the team’s account reads, “…and don’t forget to tag @TashaButtsHoyas bring a smile to her face!”
Butts was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in 2021, but she has continued her work in college basketball since then. She was hired by Georgetown earlier this year, which is a decision the program has not regretted.
“Since her hiring in April, Tasha has proven to be a coach full of passion and drive,” Georgetown director of intercollegiate athletics Lee Reed said. “As she battles this terrible disease, she continues to be an inspiration to our student-athletes, coaches and staff, and we will support her in this fight. Her community stretches from coast-to-coast, and I know that now, more than ever, we will…
