The Buffalo State women's volleyball team will host Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Sports Arena in a 'Dig Pink' match to support the battle against breast cancer.

Dig Pink is a national breast cancer awareness rally that is taking place throughout the month of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Colleges across the country are hosting Dig Pink matches to help educate and raise funds to help the fight against breast cancer.

Fans will have the opportunity to purchase pink ribbons and bracelets at the match, which will also feature promotional contests and giveaways throughout the night.  Fans will also have the chance to participate in a 50/50 raffle and pledge donations on a per-dig or flat rate basis.  Buffalo State would also like to invite any breast cancer survivors or family members who have lost a loved one to breast cancer to be recognized at the match.  To RSVP to be recognized or to arrange a donation, please contact Renee Carlineo at (716) 878-5561 or carlinrm@buffalostate.edu.

All funds raised will go to support breast cancer education programs and research efforts.  These contributions will assist the Side-Out Foundation in its on going mission to raise money and awareness about breast cancer.

The Side-Out Foundation has raised thousands of dollars for breast cancer research nationally through volleyball tournaments, clinics and rallies. Funds are currently devoted to targeted therapies and molecular profiling which is where there is a hot bed of research activity. Their name underscores the purpose of the organization — “Side-Out” in volleyball occurs when one team wins a point while its opponent is serving, thereby regaining serve or control of play. Likewise in the war against breast cancer, the Side-Out foundation will support health care professionals in their pursuit of practical solutions for women and men with this dreadful disease, thus enabling those affected to regain control of their lives and living them to the fullest.

For more information The Side-Out Foundation, visit www.side-out.org.