About 13.1% of women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Of those women, roughly 30% will eventually develop metastatic disease. While any cancer diagnosis is frightening, this means the vast majority of women with breast cancer will not develop metastatic disease.
Every year, we see new volleyball programs from around the country come to us looking to make a difference in the lives of those with metastatic breast cancer. Many of them have never done something like Dig Pink® before, but are excited to introduce it to their volleyball program and
This year, Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, NJ is holding their 8th Dig Pink® Rally! Over the years, they have raised over $34,000 for The Side-Out Foundation, an effort spearheaded by one woman. In fact, she organized every Dig Pink® event but one. She was too sick this
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” How many times have you heard that phrase? I’ve heard it so often, I only now realize that I never gave much thought to its meaning. Think about it though...it’s so simple yet so wise! If you have
The assist is one of the most important and underappreciated stats in sports. It’s the largest contributor to scoring, and without assists, the games would not be as productive or compelling. Whether it’s a volleyball player setting the ball for a kill by a hitter or a point
November 27, 2013 — I was at a coffee shop this morning when I heard the man next to me say "Use it to pay for the next person who walks in and tell them Happy Turkey Day from anonymous!" I looked over and saw extra cash sitting on
Originally published in Norfolk Daily News, June 29, 2013 by LaRayne Topp In addition to their passion for volleyball, team members have recently been named a top winner for their contributions to The Side-Out Foundation and its Dig Pink® campaign. The Pinnacle Juniors, under the direction of club director, Gina
When Matt Mullikin (IMG College) and Robin Bordleon (Sun Belt Conference) asked me to be the keynote speaker at their 2010 Sun Belt Conference banquet I must say I was hesitant. In fact, I was terrified. I thought to myself, "what message can I give them that will have
