UAlbany Volleyball Set to Host "Dig Pink" Event Against New Hampshire on Friday

Albany, N.Y. - The University at Albany volleyball team will be sponsoring the second annual "Dig Pink" event on Friday, Oct. 30 as the Great Danes host America East Conference rival New Hampshire at University Gymnasium. Match time is 7:00 p.m. Dig Pink, established by the Side-Out Foundation, is a National Breast Cancer awareness rally that is taking place throughout the month of October, sponsored by high schools and colleges across the country.

UAlbany volleyball has been supported once again this season by SEFCU, who is donating $2,000 for the second straight year to the Side-Out Foundation. SEFCU president Michael Castellana will be on hand to present a check to UAlbany Vice President and Director of Athletics Lee McElroy in support of the Great Danes and the Side-Out Foundation.

The Side-Out Foundation was established in 2004 by a group of individuals drawn together by their love of volleyball and a shared passion to be a part of the war against breast cancer. Side-Out's mission is to raise money for the war against breast cancer through the recreational activity of volleyball. The Side-Out Foundation is a Virginia-based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization with a serving Board of Directors and advisors from the healthcare sector to provide oversight and guidance regarding the strategic direction and recommended allocation of donations and grants.

The match, which will be streamed live on www.ualbanysports.com, will feature several tributes to breast cancer victims, survivors and those continuing the fight. There will be areas for spectators to learn more about breast cancer and the Side-Out Foundation, and they will have the opportunity to make donations to support the organization's mission. More information is available at www.digpink.org and at www.side-out.org.

UAlbany (16-8, AE 6-0) is currently riding a 12-match win streak and is in first place in the America East Conference standings.

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information