Athletes to raise money, awareness at upcoming games

For the second year in a row, the Saint Mary’s volleyball team will host a “Dig Pink Night.” Dig Pink is a breast cancer awareness and fundraising event being held by high schools and colleges across the nation.

As part of Saint Mary’s “Give Back Weekend,” the Cardinals volleyball team will be donning pink uniforms today, Friday, Oct. 22, during their match against the Macalester Scots. Each player has received pledges for every dig the Cardinals record during the match, and all the proceeds will benefit the Side-Out Foundation. Dig Pink T-shirts will be given to the first 80 students in attendance, and everyone is encouraged to bring a few extra dollars to donate.

Other activities during “Give Back Weekend” include the SMU men’s soccer team’s “Cardinals Kick Cancer,” during the game vs. Saint John’s Saturday at 3 p.m. at Ochrymowycz Field. The Cardinals will be asking for donations at the gate, with all proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital in honor of Shaymus Guinn, the son of former Cardinals coach Tony Guinn, who is currently battling cancer.

The SMU women’s soccer team will host the third annual “Footin’ 4 Food” drive for the local food pantry at their 5 p.m. MIAC contest against Saint Benedict Saturday. Anyone providing a non-perishable food item or a cash donation will receive a raffle ticket for great prizes to be given away at halftime.