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Volleyball Particpates in DIG PINK

           

Volleyball Particpates in DIG PINK

CONWAY, S.C. -- The Coastal Carolina University volleyball team will be participating in the DIG PINK National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally during the month of October. The Chanticleers mission is to increase awareness of breast cancer throughout the community and raise funds to help eradicate breast cancer. The Chants will be hosting their DIG PINK match against the Winthrop Eagles Tuesday, Oct. 7, where they will be donning pink uniforms for the match in conjunction with plenty of giveaways for the home crowd. This special DIG PINK event will recognize Martha Davis, wife of Coastal Carolina women's tennis Head Coach Jody Davis. Mrs. Davis is a six-year survivor of breast cancer, and a beloved member of the Chanticleer family.   The Chanticleers ask that all attendees wear pink as teams all across the country band together in the ongoing fight against breast cancer. All proceeds generated through the month of October will be donated to The Side-Out Foundation () and a local breast cancer organization in the Myrtle Beach/Conway area.

What: DIG PINK
Who: Coastal Carolina vs. Winthrop
When: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Where: Kimbel Arena

What is DIG PINK?

DIG PINK is an event supported by college and high school volleyball coaches and teams committed to support the goals of the Side-Out Foundation.

What is the Side-Out Foundation?
The Side-Out Foundation is a Virginia based 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit, charitable organization, with a serving Board of Directors and Advisors. Tax ID. # 20-251-0044. Donations are 100% tax deductible under the law. Side-Out has been in existence for four years.

How Can I Help?

Individual sponsors:
  • Cash donation per dig earned by the Chanticleers October 7th
  • Cash donation per dig earned by the Chanticleers in the month of October (Four home matches)
  • Flat donation to the organization

Business Sponsorship Levels:

$2000 Donation – BRONZE LEVEL
  • A professionally made sign to display your company name at one of our matches
  • Attend a home match in October to distribute pink items with your company logo
  • All Coastal Carolina digs will be announced with your company name for one match
  • 15 second commercial at a home football game
  • 2 Chanticleer football tickets (while supplies last…games will be chosen randomly)
  • A window sticker to proudly display your support for Coastal Carolina athletics
  • Autographed 2008 volleyball poster
  • Recognition on the Chanticleer website: www.GoCCUsports.com
  • Recognition in our Coastal Carolina Volleyball game program throughout October
  • Recognition on the Chanticleer DIG PINK event website 
$1000 Donation – BLACK LEVEL
  • A 15 second commercial at a home football game
  • 2 Chanticleer football tickets (while supplies last…games will be chosen randomly)
  • A window sticker to proudly display your support for Coastal Carolina athletics
  • Autographed 2008 volleyball poster
  • Recognition on the Chanticleer website: www.goCCUsports.com
  • Recognition in our Coastal Carolina Volleyball game program throughout October
  • Recognition on the Chanticleer DIG PINK event website
$500 Donation – TEAL LEVEL
  • Autographed 2008 volleyball poster
  • Recognition on the Chanticleer website: www.goCCUsports.com
  • Recognition in our Coastal Carolina Volleyball game program throughout October
  • Recognition on the Chanticleer DIG PINK event website 
$200 Donation – PINK LEVEL
  • Recognition in our Coastal Carolina Volleyball game program throughout October
  • Recognition on the Chanticleer DIG PINK event website
Other ways to donate:
  • Donate a dollar amount for each fan that attends one of the four home Coastal Carolina Volleyball matches in October.
  • Donate a dollar amount for every DIG the Coastal Carolina Volleyball Team earns in each match throughout the month of October.

  • Donate a dollar amount for every DIG the Coastal Carolina Volleyball Team earns October 7, 2008.

     

 

Please make checks payable to: The Side-Out Foundation

Mail to: Coastal Carolina Volleyball
            132 Chanticleer Drive West
            Conway, SC 29526

OR visit:

Any questions? Email:    

Breast Cancer Facts (Information obtained from The Side-Out Foundation)
  • Mammograms are the most effective tool to detect changes in the breast that may be cancerous
  • Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in this country (other than skin cancer)
  • Approximately 184,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2008
  • Approximately 41,000 people will die from breast cancer in 2008
  • Approximately 10,000 women under the age of 40 will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and about 1,000 will be between 20-30 years of age
  • Young women’s cancers are generally more aggressive and result in lower survival rates.
  • The five-year survival rate for women under age 40 is 83%
  • Young women with breast cancer struggle with many issues that their post-menopausal counter parts don’t face, including, the possibility of early menopause, pregnancy after diagnosis, generally more advanced cancers after diagnosis, and higher mortality rates
  • Women who are physically inactive throughout life may have an increased risk of breast cancer
  • Studies suggest that the more alcohol a woman drinks, the greater her risk of breast cancer
  • Clinical breast exams are recommended for all women at age 20 and at least every three years until age 40. After age 40, exams are recommended annually.
  • Women under age 40 with a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors should talk with their doctor about risk assessment, when to start getting mammograms, and how often to have them.
*Information obtained from the National Cancer Institute of NIH and other reliable sources.