September 29, 2009
SU volleyball hosts second annual "Dig Pink" rally
SALISBURY, Md. - October 13 will be a very
special night for the Salisbury University volleyball team, as the
Sea Gulls host the Side-Out Foundation's "Dig Pink" rally. This is
the second year that the maroon and gold have participated in the
event, whose goal is to raise both awareness and funds for breast
cancer research and prevention. This year's match will be against
Gallaudet University.
Game time is set for 7 p.m., but fans are encouraged to come out
early and enjoy the festivities. The first 500 people who donate $1
at the door will receive a beverage holder which bears both the Dig
Pink and Salisbury University logos, donated by Athletic House.
Fans who donate will also receive a ticket to be entered in a
serving contest, which will take place between the second and third
sets of the match. Prizes for the winners of the serving contest
include gear from SU athletic teams, as well as gift cards from
various local businesses. A $25 donation automatically enters a fan
into the serving contest, and additional tickets can also be
purchased for $1. Local businesses looking to get in on the
celebration are still welcome. "We're always looking for other
local businesses to help us out," said SU head coach Margie
Knight.
Fans are encouraged to wear something pink to show their support
for breast cancer awareness.
The Side-Out Foundation was established in 2004 to raise money
and awareness about cancer through the recreational activity of
volleyball. The name underscores the purpose of their organization,
"Side-Out." In volleyball, a side-out occurs when one team wins a
point while its opponent is serving, thereby regaining serve or
control of play. Likewise in the war against cancer, Side-Out
supports health care professionals and researchers help women and
men with cancer maintain control of their own lives. This is
through improved awareness, education, detection, treatment and
cure, thereby enabling them to live life to the fullest.
For more information about the Side-Out Foundation and the "Dig
Pink" rally, you can visit them via the web at http://www.side-out.org/news-events/dig_pink/.
The Salisbury University volleyball team would like to thank its
2009 Dig Pink Rally sponsors:
Adam's Ribs
Athletic House
BB&T Bank
Crown Sports Center
Greene Turtle
Preston Autoplex
Red Door Sub Shop
Seacrets
SU Athletic Teams
Varsity Club
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