Davidson Raises SoCon-Best $4,210 for Side-Out Foundation
11/24/2009 10:40:29 AM | Volleyball, 'Cats in the Community
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- Through proceeds from donations, T-shirt sales and a silent auction, the Davidson Volleyball team raised $4,210 in support of the Side-Out Foundation's Dig Pink campaign, leading all Southern Conference schools for a second straight season.
“We are excited to have participated in this year's Dig Pink efforts,” head coach Tim Cowie said. “Our team, along with our fellow SoCon schools, takes great pride in supporting breast cancer awareness and helping the Side-Out Foundation raise funds in order to eradicate this terrible disease.”
In total, the 11 participating Southern Conference member institutions raised $14,423.34, with Davidson leading the way for a second straight season. The Wildcats raised $4,210, after raising $5,400 a year ago. Appalachian State raised $3,502, and Elon, $1,918.
To raise support, Davidson players and coaches solicited pledges, either in per dig or flat donations, and sold T-shirts. The athletic department also hosted a silent auction at the team's Oct. 23 match against Western Carolina. The team's final figure of $4,210 includes donations made to the Side-Out Foundation on behalf of the team, online donations and the Davidson College donation, which includes proceeds from shirt sales and the silent auction.
The Wildcats and the Southern Conference partnered with over 800 high school and college teams across the country to participate in the Dig Pink campaign. The Wildcats participated in a breast-cancer initiative for a second straight season, raising $5,000 last year to support the Dig for the Cure campaign, since absorbed into the Side-Out Foundation's Dig Pink event, held in October to raise awareness and funds for the Side-Out Foundation.
