For the girl’s volleyball program at Central Bucks High School South, the annual Dig Pink game is a community affair. The team has a long history with Dig Pink and has been involved for over eight years. This year, however, was special. Not only did the team raise $2,
Ever since I was little, I always considered cancer to be omnipotent. It seemed like everyone around me was constantly touched by this horrible disease. It was almost as if we were all merely players in a game of hide-and-seek, with cancer lurking around the corner ready to strike. My
The Side-Out story is one that thousands within the volleyball community have rallied behind and been a part of for the last 15 years. It is a story that showcases the power of the sport and rallying together both on and off the court. The beginnings of The Side-Out Foundation
Last fall I had the opportunity to orchestrate a Dig Pink event at my current school, Bowdoin College. Throughout the event I was moved by the number of people – faculty members, parents, and especially teammates – who reached out to me to share their personal connections to the cause. The Dig
Dig Pink has impacted me by solidifying what I want to do with my life. I want to be a social worker to help people through their most difficult trials. I chose to interview five breast cancer survivors and one caregiver for my educational hours. Through these conversations, I discovered
This experience working with Side-Out has transformed the capabilities of passion and volleyball in my mind. Volleyball has always been an integral part of my life. However, I never considered the impact it could have outside the court. My mother’s best friend was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer
Choosing an organization to support is never easy for a college sports team. There are risks involved. If the organization turns out to be a dud then your team and your college feel the heat. Not to mention if the student body does not get on board with the organization
Summer is always an exciting time for the volleyball community. It is peak season for beach volleyball tournaments around the U.S. From coast to coast, the excitement of these competitions brings communities together to enjoy participating in and watching this exciting sport. With the crowds of people, the record
An estimated 155,000 individuals are living with stage IV breast cancer in the U.S. Each day, metastatic breast cancer takes the lives of 110 people. These statistics strike the hearts of many, including those of the girls and staff at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. This connection
Have you ever thought about how much you need your nose hair? Cancer truly turns your world upside down. I had the opportunity to speak to an oncology nurse who is also currently fighting her own battle with stage 3b breast cancer. No, she doesn’t have Stage IV but
As you walk into the gym of Randolph High School on the night of its annual Randolph Dig Pink festivities, you’ll notice there is a buzz around the event. It’s the talk of the town, a town of fewer than 500 people. But don’t let the small
In 2017, over 750 girls and women’s teams from around the country organized Dig Pink® events with their communities to raise money for metastatic breast cancer research. Many of these initiatives happened in the fall season and October, which is well-known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, Dig Pink
