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
Organizing Dig Pink® Night for Klein Forest High School has been life changing. Being involved with an organization that drives change in how all cancer is treated and slowing down the progression of stage IV breast cancer is monumental.
I recall my apprehension after getting a text from my previous volleyball captain asking me whether I would like to continue Dig Pink at our school. Coming into a new season, I was afraid of the new leadership position, worried about living up to her achievements with the “Play for
“It is estimated that 42,260 deaths from breast cancer will occur this year” This is just one of the heartbreaking statistics that I learned while completing my education hours. This is a statistic that will stay with me for the rest of my life. This is why I fight
It was a perfect spring day. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky on this spectacular April 1st afternoon. My friend Beth insisted on going with me to the surgeon’s office to get the results of my biopsy, even though I was adamant she didn’t need to
For many schools that host, Dig Pink® is an event with long-running traditions. It might be a certain slogan, a raffle, or gym decorations, but a tradition usually emerges. Traditions can be great ways to make an annual event memorable. It’s also convenient for organizers to follow a
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
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-
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
