STANDISH, ME – The Saint Joseph's College volleyball program will host its annual "Dig Pink" event when the Monks host the Eagles of Husson University at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evening.
All fans in attendance are encouraged to join the SJC volleyball team in adorning pink attire in support of the "Dig Pink" initiative, a national event held every October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month – by the Side-Out Foundation. "Dig Pink" is hosted each year by middle school, high school, and collegiate teams across the nation to help increase awareness and raise donations in support of breast cancer research.
In an effort to support the worthy cause, the team will charge a nominal fee ($3) for non-students to attend and all gate proceeds, as well as donations collected during the match, will go to the Side-Out Foundation, which contributes funds to organizations that serve breast cancer patients, whether it is in the form of research, medical services or compassionate support.
Saint Joseph's College, founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy, celebrates its Centennial year in 2012 with a theme of "Realize the Promise" – honoring our commitment to educating well-rounded graduates who combine career focus with classic liberal arts studies. A Private, Catholic, primarily residential, coeducational liberal arts institution, Saint Joseph's welcomes students of all ages and all faiths. The campus, located 18 miles northwest of Portland and just two hours from Boston, encompasses 350 acres along the shore of beautiful Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine. Enrollment ranges between 1,000 and 1,100 students annually. Saint Joseph's offers challenging academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, education, nursing and business fields in a value-centered environment.
