Patriots to host Dig Pink volleyball match on Oct. 12

The Francis Marion University women's volleyball team, for the third consecutive year, will participate in the "Dig Pink" National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally. FMU hosts Converse College on Tuesday, October 12, at 7p.m.

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Francis Marion will be joining forces with hundreds of teams from around the country to participate in the “Dig Pink” National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally this fall.  The Patriots hope to involve a large number of individuals in the community with this event, by raising awareness and funds to help eradicate breast cancer.  The program hopes that “Dig Pink” attendees will not only cheer the players on as they compete on the court, but will also support the cause by donating funds and by making a statement by wearing pink  to the match.

The proceeds from all donations will benefit the Side-Out Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) located in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area (Tax ID # 20-2510044).  Cash or check (payable to The Side-Out Foundation – please reference Francis Marion University Volleyball in the memo or note portion of the check) donations are welcome at the match, or you may simply go online (see above link).

The foundation’s 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 live them to the fullest.