October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to show their support, multiple BAHS teams and clubs are donning the bright pink ribbon and swag. Here’s some of the different events going around the school and the community.

After a two year break, the Girls’ Volleyball team will be hosting their “Dig Pink” volleyball game on Oct. 19, to raise money for the Side-Out Foundation, who host their own annual Dig Pink rally. Side-Out donates all of their proceeds to medical research for finding a cure, and organizations that provide services to breast cancer patients and their families. Game passes may be used, otherwise it is $5 at the door. The team is also selling lollipops and ribbons for a dollar a piece, and spirit towels for $5.

At the game, the Lady Cats will be selling raffle tickets for gift baskets and leftover long sleeve and short sleeve “Dig Pink” shirts for $15 and $10 respectively. There will also be door prizes, concessions, and guest speakers. Help the Girls’ Volleyball team meet their goals of raising $1500 and defeating their rival C. Milton Wright.

The Girls’ Volleyball team is not the only team rallying money for the cause. The Girls’ Field Hockey team had their pink out game on Oct. 13 and football had theirs on Oct. 15. Wear your hottest of pink shirts, or purchase a pink Bobcat shirt for $10 (short sleeve) or $15 (long sleeve) from the school store.

If you drive down Main Street, you may see pink ribbons adorning store front windows. That is due to the National Art Honor Society painting the town pink once again to raise awareness and show support. View the gallery to see their creations.

The important thing to recognize about all the events and games is that breast cancer is still the second most common cancer in American women and is still very deadly in its later stages. An estimated 40,290 women will die from the disease in the United States this year alone. Fortunately, cases of death due to breast cancer have dropped thanks to earlier diagnosis brought about by the awareness events like Dig Pink and Paint the Town Pink. The reason we do any of this is not only to raise awareness and funds for a cure, but also to support the victims and their families going through the trials of cancer.