The SUNY Oneonta volleyball team will be hosting its second annual “Dig Pink” extravaganza this Saturday, Oct. 29 when they host Sage College, King's and Hartwick beginning at 11:00 a.m.  The event is part of a nationwide breast cancer awareness rally, which colleges and high school teams will participate in, to help raise awareness about breast health education as well as raising funds in the fight to eradicate the disease that afflicts some many women in the U.S. and around the world.

Dig Pink attendees are asked to wear something pink to the event to show your support. Admission for the event is free.  There will be event coordinators available to accept donations by check or credit card at the event. 

Before, during and after the volleyball match there will be many special events such as recognizing all those who have been affected by cancer, a raffle to win pink merchandise, and an intermission serving contest between the second and third set of the match.

The proceeds from all donations will benefit the Side-Out Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) located in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.

The Side-Out Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area.  They have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Breast Cancer research nationally through volleyball tournaments, clinics, and rallies.  Funds are currently devoted to targeted therapies and molecular profiling which is where there is a hot bed of research activity.

Their name underscores the purpose of the organization – “Side-Out” in volleyball occurs when one team wins a point while its opponent is serving, thereby regaining serve or control of play.  Likewise in the war against breast cancer, the Side-Out Foundation will support health care professionals in their pursuit of practical solutions for women and men with this dreaded disease thus enabling those affected to regain control of their lives and living them to the fullest.

For more information about the event, please contact Andrea Korb, Assistant Volleyball Coach for Oneonta State, at 607-436-2145.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, please visit the following website, https://www.side-out.org/application/ous/fundraising_page/9704.