JMB Volleyball Team Celebrates Raising $1,650 With Dig Pink Event

This fall, thousands of teams from around the country participated in the Dig Pink National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally. High school and college teams did a tremendous job promoting Breast health education in the community.

More than 200 fans showed up to cheer on the James M. Bennett Clippers and the Parkside Rams as they battled on the court. The stands were loaded with people wearing pink clothing, from ribbons to T-shirts. The event raised over $1,650 for the cause.

“It was obvious that we were going to reach our initial fundraising goal of $1,000. We had raised that much before the event had begun. However, I never imagined how generous and receptive the community would be. It was amazing to be able to start the ball rolling and watch it take on a life of its own,” said Coach Chris Emge.

Every varsity player on both teams was given the goal of raising $50 each to support this event. Ninety-nine percent of the girls met that goal and most surpassed it. Their overwhelming support shows how dedicated they were to the cause.

As an inaugural event, the success was evident from the very beginning. "This year we set the bar. In years to come, we hope to raise it!" Coach Emge said.

The proceeds from all donations benefited the Side-Out Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) located in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Funds are currently devoted to targeted therapies and molecular profiling which is where there has been break throughs in diagnostics and treatment. Side-Out also devotes a portion of the funds to local and national “Life with Cancer” support organizations.

Sponsors:

Becker Morgan Group, Yalich Clinic, Blood Bank of Delmarva, UMES Volleyball, Cactus Taverna, Chick-fil-a, Chipman Elementary School, Never 2 Tan, DJ Rusty Griswald, Sharp Water, Parkside High School, The Picture People, Powerhouse Gym, SU Volleyball, Salisbury Cruise Club, Gardner Sign, The Centre at Salisbury, Soft Touch Car Wash, World Gym, Reedy’s DJ Connection, Philly Pretzel Factory, Kitty’s Flowers, Crabs to Go, Amber Nicole’s Bridal and Formal, Breaktime Sports Grill & Pub and Express.

Each of these sponsors made either a financial donation, a donation in the form of a prize or gift certificate for our post match serving contest or both. The event would not have been successful without the help and support of our community.