WE DIG PINK and Breast Cancer Prevention: Macomb High School volleyball teams host WE DIG PINK
WE DIG PINK and Breast Cancer Prevention: Macomb High School volleyball teams to host WE DIG PINK. As October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Macomb High School volleyball teams want to inform and educate the Macomb community about breast cancer, as well as raise money for breast cancer prevention, detection, and/or research by hosting “WE DIG PINK” as a community service project.
On Tuesday, Washington Street Gym will be packed with pink!
As October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Macomb High School volleyball teams want to inform and educate the Macomb community about breast cancer, as well as raise money for breast cancer prevention, detection, and/or research by hosting “WE DIG PINK” as a community service project.
The Lady Bombers will play host to Farmington in an Olympic Conference contest.
“WE DIG PINK” begins with the freshman match at 5 p.m. followed by the JV match at 6 p.m. and the varsity match at 7 p.m. Players for both Macomb and Farmington will be wearing pink jerseys in support of breast cancer awareness. Fans are encouraged to “Pack the Place with Pink” by wearing as much pink as possible.
“It is important for our students to give back to the community,” said Macomb High School Athletics Director Dave Bartlett. “The battle against breast cancer is a worthy cause. I fully support our volleyball program as they participate in this project.”
“WE DIG PINK” is a collaborative effort among players, parents and coaches to ensure a successful event while promoting community awareness of breast cancer. It is a community service campaign consisting of education through various forms of media leading up to Tuesday’s matches.
All proceeds raised through the various avenues will be donated to local and or national agencies/organizations whose mission is to prevent, detect, and/or conduct research leading to a cure for breast cancer. This year the MHS volleyball players have chosen the American Cancer Society with an earmark for breast cancer as the recipient.
In an effort to get area students involved in community service, Macomb school district athletes are learning about social responsibility through various projects. Macomb High School head volleyball coach Pam Heaton-Burnham presented the idea of a breast cancer awareness match to her volleyball players and parents.
“Most people have been affected by breast cancer in one way or another. Unfortunately, we have all known someone who has battled the disease,” said Heaton-Burnham. “Some players have had immediate family members, friends and even teachers diagnosed with breast cancer. Taking an active team approach to giving back to our community is a life lesson that the players can take with them as they become responsible adults.”
Women in the United States have the highest incidence rates of breast cancer in the world. Among women in the U.S., breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second-most common cause of cancer death (after lung cancer). Women in the U.S. have a 1-in-8 (12.5 percent) lifetime chance of developing invasive breast cancer and a 1-in-35 (3 percent) chance of breast cancer causing their death.
Taking a lead role in planning the event was freshman setter Lexa Mahr.
“When people hear breast cancer, they typically think of a female disease. However, men can also get breast cancer,” she said. “My grandpa was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 75. Because of family history, this increases my chances of getting the disease. I became involved in ‘WE DIG PINK’ in hopes of letting people know about preventing and detecting the disease.”
According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men can also get breast cancer. In men, breast cancer can happen at any age, but it is most common in men who are between 60 and 70 years old. Male breast cancer is not very common. For every 100 cases of breast cancer, less than one percent is in men. For men, signs of breast cancer and treatment are almost the same as for women.
Everyone – from players to parents to coaches – has taken an active part in making the event a success.
Window displays at Pumo Insurance, Advanced Rehab and Sports Medicine Services and Ford Hopkins are the creative work of parents Jenny Claudon and Allison Harrison. Artistic team photos of the players wearing their pink jerseys and accessories are courtesy of parent Karen Troline.
Senior team members Brandi Thorman, Paige Mitchell and Amy Erlandson were in charge of school spirit with signs, posters and announcements encouraging the student body to support the event. Decorating Washington Street Gym with everything pink are Taylor Claudon, Lauren Barrett, Audra Harrison and Cassie Combs.
Throughout the night, various contests and raffles will be held under the direction of Barrett, Jessica Adkisson and Taylor Claudon. A parent committee of Renee Sims, Trish Horrell, Troline, Christy Heaton and Tracie Cawthon will offer spectators pink concessions. Special pink survivor and memory ribbons will be available from parents Anne Combs and Crystal Johnson.
Pennies for Pink donation jars were decorated and delivered to area businesses by Kali Thompson, Danielle Thorman, Adkisson, Jill Kelso and Lauren Westen, giving people the opportunity to support the event with their change. The donation jars can be found at HyVee and HyVee Gas, The Old Dairy, Mid-America Bank, Ford Hopkins, Adams Street Coffee, Lil’ Stitches, Sports Zone, Chelsea’s Hallmark, Blades and Family Video.
Advanced Rehab and Sports Medicine Services will donate $1 for every paid admission Tuesday. Citizen’s National Bank will sponsor the pink game ball to be used during all matches. Raffle tickets will also be sold for a chance to win the pink game ball.
Linzie Horney and Lexa Mahr have also secured other donations from Woodrum’s and Walgreen’s. Any other businesses wishing to make a donation are encouraged to do so by contacting Horney or Mahr at (309) 333-7190.
“It is our hope that this event will become an annual community service project for the Macomb High School girls’ volleyball teams,” Heaton-Burnham said.
WE DIG PINK and Breast Cancer Prevention: Macomb High School volleyball teams to host WE DIG PINK. As October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Macomb High School volleyball teams want to inform and educate the Macomb community about breast cancer, as well as raise money for breast cancer prevention, detection, and/or research by hosting “WE DIG PINK” as a community service project. Editing by Gab Blaire
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