‘Pink Out’ events raise $1,300 for Oliva Fund for Cancer care at Milford Hospital

The Milford Public Schools and Stacy Middle School is proud to share that the Stacy Girls’ Volleyball team recently held two “Pink Out” charity volleyball matches to raise awareness around breast cancer and support the Milford Regional Hospital Oliva’s Fund for Cancer Care. Opposing teams participating in these events include Oliver Ames (Easton) and Nipmuc (Mendon-Upton). All told, the events raised $1,300 for the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care.

Stacy Middle School and Nipmuc. Source: Milford Public Schools

What started as a single charity match several years back has now grown to include two matches, with Oliver Ames also conducting their own Pink Out game and making a donation to the Oliva Fund.

Led by coaches and Stacy Middle School educators Ms. Celeste Salley and Ms. Meredith Purtell, players dress in pink and collect donations from friends and family. Inspirational signs and posters are also a staple of these events. “The players really get behind these efforts. There isn’t a family around that hasn’t been touched by cancer, so it’s personal for a lot of these young ladies,” Salley stated. “With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Pink Out event is a highlight of the year in terms of community spirit and doing our part to support the many women and families fighting this awful disease.”

Stacy Middle School and Oliver Ames. Source: Milford Public Schools

Adding to the success of these events, Oliver Ames found last year’s Pink Out game so inspirational, they held their own Pink Out match and made a contributing donation to the Stacy fundraising this year. The Stacy team would like to thank the Oliver Ames players, families, and Coach Gary Erickson for their donation. They would also like to thank Nipmuc players, families, and Coach Bob Bennett for their participation in this year’s event.

Submitted by Milford Public Schools