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YPSILANTI, Mich. – Eastern Michigan University Volleyball is going "all pink" as they host the second annual "Dig Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Side-Out Foundation. The team will wear pink jerseys against Miami University Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Convocation Center. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Eastern Michigan University's fundraising event is one of many events in October – a national effort by the Side-Out Foundation to help educate and raise money to eliminate breast cancer. All proceeds from the event will be distributed amongst breast cancer research teams and "living with cancer" organizations worldwide.

"We encourage our students and fans to give back to the community and this is a great opportunity for EMU to set an example for them," said Dr. Derrick Gragg, EMU's Director of Athletics. "The Dig Pink Campaign is a fun way to support the cause and we hope that our efforts will contribute $8,000 towards the Side-Out Foundation's overall goal of $350,000."

TCF Bank will serve as the 2008 game-day sponsor and will provide giveaways for fans. The first 500 fans to arrive will receive a pink, TCF piggy bank and all donors to the cause will receive a pink mini-volleyball for their support. In addition, emYOU! The Magazine will be selling t-shirts, with all proceeds benefiting the Side-Out Foundation. EMU will provide three pink and white regulation autographed volleyballs to be auctioned off as well.

The Side-Out Foundation (Side-Out), a Virginia based 501 (c)3 Non-Profit organization, was established in 2004 by a group of individuals drawn together by their love of volleyball, but who also share a similar 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.

For more information about the EMU "Dig Pink" fundraiser or to make a donation, click here.