This fall 2008, hundreds of teams from around the country will be participating in the Dig Pink National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally. High School and College volleyball teams will be promoting breast health education in the community as well as raising funds to help eradicate breast cancer.

Dig Pink is coming to Webster University as the Gorloks challenge Maryville University Saints on October 28, at 7 p.m. Before, during and after the volleyball match there will be special events such as survivor recognition, 50/50 raffle, ribbon purchases, games and other activities.

Dig Pink attendees will watch the girls compete on the court while contributing to breast health awareness by making a statement and wearing something pink in the stands. In addition, the players from both teams will be wearing pink. Admission is free.

You may make donations online by visting http://www.sideoutvolleyball.org/mainevent/minievent/WebsterUniversi. The proceeds from all donations will benefit the Side-Out Foundation.

The Side-Out Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) located in the Washington DC 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 Merry Graf at mgraf@webster.edu or 314-246-7930.