Think Pink.

The past month of October has been filled with pink to raise awareness for breast cancer. Professional athletes can be seen sporting pink cleats, gloves, and more in support of the organizations working to find a cure.

Spartans at WS do their own part to support the cause by holding special events to raise money. The volleyball team had their annual Dig Pink game against Lake Braddock, which raised over $2,000 to help fund research for a cure. Not only that, but the game creates a fun environment that invites donations casually.

“It’s always a lot of fun,” said senior Josh Zeeman.

This type of event has made it exciting for people to attend and donate money, not only through ticket purchases but also through a massive bake sale hosted by the volleyball team and helped by attendees such as Zeeman.

“We’re raising a good amount of money and over the years [these events have] spread to a lot of other schools,” said Zeeman, “so all that money is going to cancer research. It definitely helps.”

Games such as Dig Pink spread awareness but they also help to rally students and other members of the community together to support a cause. Girls Lacrosse also has its own event in support of this issue. This year the money they received exceeded their original goal and went to a cancer research organization.

“People have to pay money to get in anyways,” said senior Will Ballard, “so you might as well have it go to a good cause.”

The community efforts to raise awareness for breast cancer combined with student support have helped events such as these to grow in the past few years, and the excitement that goes with competition brings more people in as well.

Both events had large numbers in attendance, but the Dig Pink game attracted a certain kind of support not always seen. Many students, most notably some senior boys, participated in face painting and a pink-out, and made for a lively crowd.

Though the volleyball team lost and the field hockey team won, both teams were true winners in their support of such a major issue.

And Spartans were proud that so many came out to show their support for breast cancer research in search of a cure.

“I think it shows how our community is trying to help the cause,” said Ballard, “we’re doing our best.”