Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The Kansas volleyball team will “Dig for the Cure” in support of breast cancer research during Saturday’s 7 p.m. match against Oklahoma at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center.
Last season’s first-ever “Dig for the Cure” match at Kansas raised $2,700.
“Anytime we can do something meaningful outside the court, I think it helps us to recognize that we have responsibilities in other areas — to utilize our skills in that way,” assistant volleyball coach Christi Posey said. “We have some responsibility in the world besides just being an athlete and if we can provide some form of help through entertainment, I think that is important.”
» “Dig for the Cure” is a fund in support of breast cancer research.
» A flat fee can be donated at the volleyball game vs. Oklahoma, which is Saturday at 7 p.m.
» Or, you can download a donation form at www.kuathletics.com/sports/w-volley, where you can submit a one-time donation or a per-dig donation.
» Fans are encouraged to wear pink, and pink ribbons will be handed out before the game.
Fans in attendance can donate a flat sum at the game if they wish. Fans may also download a donation pledge form by going to the volleyball page on www.kuathletics.com, to either make a per-dig pledge or a one-time donation. Those in attendence are encouraged to wear pink to show support for the cause.
“I’ve been trying, but so far I can’t get Coach Bechard to wear a pink button down shirt,” Posey joked, mentioning there would be pink ribbons handed out before the game.
Jayhawk players have been collecting pledges based on the amount of digs the team accrues over the course of the game. The total KU digs will be announced at the game’s completion.
The Jayhawks have been collecting pledges and helping raise awareness and recognition for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation throughout October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“The great thing about sports is they can rally people behind a great cause,” Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony said. “Those of us involved in college athletics are very fortunate to be in a position where we can help others. We can be the catalyst for that kind of help, and we are only too happy to do so.”
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The “Dig for the Cure” campaign was started in 2003 by UNC-Charlotte head coach Lisa Marston.
Assistant coach Posey knows Marston personally, after having sent a player she coached in high school to UNC-Charlotte.
The national fundraising goal is $200,000. Posey said that she thought the team would raise more than last year’s number and that she expected a sellout to help. Oklahoma players are also participating in the fundraising event.
“We thought it was a great way for our players to give back,” Posey said. “We hope we can keep anyone from being devastated by this disease. I would imagine most of us have had someone important to us that has been affected.
— Edited by Ashlee Kieler
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