The University of Notre Dame volleyball team raised a national-best $10,300 last fall in an effort to support Dig Pink, a national initiative devoted to promoting breast cancer awareness spearheaded by the Side-Out Foundation.
Notre Dame also led the nation in 2008 by raising $6,655.
"One of the things that is important to us, as a program, is to continue to increase the amount we raise each year," Irish head coach Debbie Brown said. "We've been able to do that. And equally important, we want to continue to raise awareness throughout our campus and community. This is such a worthy cause, and our whole team really gets behind it. It will be fun to see the event grow larger each year as the community involvement gets strong and stronger."
The Secret Sisters Society of South Bend received $2,575 of the total proceeds.
"We are truly impressed by the support Notre Dame has shown for the Side-Out Foundation through its Dig Pink event," said Rick Dunetz, Side-Out Foundation executive director. "We are grateful for their continued commitment to the cause."
Added Joan Lennon of the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Women's Task Force: "We are so appreciative of the dedication shown by the University of Notre Dame volleyball team. The `Dig Pink' game highlights the dedication of the these young women and their coaches in raising awareness in the fight against breast cancer."
The Irish program raised the money through the sale of t-shirts, internet donations, online auction of match-worn jerseys and a silent auction on the day of the match.
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center served as the title sponsor of the Dig Pink match. Learn more about the Women's Task Force and the Secret Sisters Society at http://www.sjmed.com/medicalservices/canceroncology/taskforce/Default.aspx
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