On Thursday, October 17th, the AMHS Girls Volleyball team hosted a “Dig Pink” game in support of the Side-Out Foundation. Founded in 2005, the Side-Out Foundation focuses on fundraising events where proceeds benefit grants given to medical research organizations and groups that are dedicated to providing compassionate support to breast cancer patients and their families.
The Varsity Amityville Warriors came out strong, with Seniors Alani Bosse setting up Alana Henry who blocked crucial shots in the match.
Although Kings Park would go home with the win, the Amityville girls should be proud of their efforts, raising more than $600 for an amazing cause.
What is the Side-Out Foundation?
“The Side-Out Foundation helps people with breast cancer regain control of their lives – and we started our fundraising efforts through the sport of volleyball. Our Executive Director and Founder, Rick Dunetz, was a high school volleyball coach when his mother, Gloria, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. Together he and his father, Bryant, decided to tell her story, and the story of all those with metastatic breast cancer, through dedicated volleyball matches across the U.S., where communities would rally and fundraise to support breast cancer research. This is how Dig Pink was born – and it is still a central program of The Side-Out Foundation.” (side-out.org)
