Oct. 17, 2022, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Community College volleyball players are raising awareness of breast cancer and supporting those fighting the disease and working for a cure with a special Pink Night on Tuesday.
GRCC student-athletes will be wearing special pink jerseys when they take the court at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse against Muskegon Community College.
“Our student-athletes work to be leaders on and off the court, and the Pink Game has long been an important event for our volleyball players,” Athletic Director Lauren Ferullo said. “Many of us have friends and relatives who have courageously fought the battle against cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to share about the challenges being faced, and the resources available in our community to help people.”
Admission is $5, with GRCC students and employees admitted free with their RaiderCard. Proceeds and donations will go to Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. The organization supports people battling cancer and those grieving the loss of friends and loved ones. Donations also will be accepted during the game.
The game commemoration is one of several events hosted by the Athletic Department and Exercise Science Department to raise awareness about the disease.
Professor Melanie Schiele Gady is leading a presentation and learning session from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 in room 214 of the Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. This learning session will include what breast cancer is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, how to lower risk, screenings, lifestyle heath, exercise, treatment and care. The event is open to all students and employees.
Pink Night has been an annual event for the volleyball team during coach Chip Will’s 16 years at the helm.
The volleyball team is riding an 18-game win streak and has already clinched a share of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Northern Conference title.