From left to right, Medway High School Volleyball Coach Shawn Thompson stands with Medway Volleyball Captains Charlotte George, Mackenzie Klaus, Emma Copeland and Olive DeSorbo. (Photo Courtesy Medway High School)
MEDWAY — Athletic Director Jeff Parcells and Principal John Murray are proud to share that the Medway High School Girls Volleyball Team generated roughly $8,500 for breast cancer research through its annual Dig Pink volleyball match and fundraising campaign.
The match, held on Friday, Oct. 10, saw Medway face off against Sutton High School in front of a spirited home crowd of students dressed in hot pink. The evening celebrated the team’s continued partnership with the Side-Out Foundation, a nonprofit organization raises awareness and funds for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
Medway won the match against Sutton, 3-1, after losing the first set but winning the next three.
Over the past 12 years, the Medway Girls Volleyball program has raised a remarkable $74,081 in total for the Side-Out Foundation.
This year’s Dig Pink volleyball match and fundraising campaign achieved $8,492 through a combination of T-shirt sales, tribute ribbons, bake sales and raffles, with all of the proceeds directly supporting the foundation’s mission of conducting precision medicine research to provide personalized treatment for patients living with metastatic breast cancer.
“The Dig Pink event is always one of the most meaningful moments of our season,” said Athletic Director Jeff Parcells. “It’s inspiring to see our student-athletes and community come together to support a cause that affects so many. Their compassion, hard work and teamwork, on and off the court, make Medway proud. We’re grateful to everyone who contributed and helped us honor survivors, fighters and families affected by breast cancer.”
This year’s Dig Pink volleyball match also held special meaning for the team. The players dedicated their efforts to their coach’s wife, Katie Thompson, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and has faced her journey with courage and determination.
“This event means more to us than words can express,” Coach Thompson said. “The support our team has shown throughout this journey has been overwhelming. They played with so much love, purpose and strength — not just for Katie and our family, but for everyone affected by breast cancer. Seeing our players step up and dedicate their time, energy and effort to such an important cause is a reminder of the heart of Medway athletics.”
Medway’s team captains and this year’s Side-Out Ambassadors, Mackenzie Klaus, Emma Copeland and Charlotte George, helped organize the event and lead the fundraising efforts alongside their teammates.
“Dig Pink reminds us what true strength looks like,” according to a statement from the players. “Some of you know that our coach’s wife, Katie, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Through months of chemo and surgery, she faced every challenge with courage and determination. And through it all, Coach still showed up for us no matter what. When we step on the court for Dig Pink, we’re playing for something bigger than volleyball. We’re playing for survivors, for fighters, and for families like Coach’s. Each and every one of us is grateful for our coach, who stayed with us and supported us throughout last season. On behalf of the team, we are grateful.”
The annual Dig Pink volleyball match and fundraising campaign had several sponsors, including b.LUXE, Muffin House Cafe, Leland Siding, Roofing & Windows, Medway Garden Center and Magliaro’s Custom Apparel.
“Thank you to the community members, families and local supporters who made this year’s Dig Pink event such a success,” said Principal John Murray. “This event shows the best of who our students are: kind, motivated, and deeply supportive of one another and their community. We’re so proud of the girls volleyball team for turning their passion for the game into real impact.”
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Medway High School Volleyball Coach Shawn Thompson and Captain Mackenzie Klaus held up the tribute wall, composed of personalized ribbons in honor of breast cancer awareness, research and remembrance. (Photo Courtesy Medway High School)
Medway High School volleyball players sold Dig Pink T-shirts, tribute ribbons, baked goods and raffle tickets to help raise $8,492 for the Side-Out Foundation during this year’s fundraising campaign. (Photo Courtesy Medway High School)
The Medway Girls Volleyball Team dedicated this year’s Dig Pink event to their coach’s wife, Katie Thompson, who has faced breast cancer with courage and determination. (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools)
The annual Dig Pink volleyball match and fundraising campaign had several sponsors, including b.LUXE, Muffin House Cafe, Leland Siding, Roofing & Windows, Medway Garden Center and Magliaro’s Custom Apparel. (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools)
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