Through sponsorships, raffles, t-shirt sales, donations and more, Highland School sent $4,000 to the Side-Out Foundation as part of the Dig Pink fundraiser this year.

This is Highland's sixth year of Dig Pink in association with Highland volleyball. Over the years the school has raised more than $30,000 for the Side-Out Foundation.

"I am proud of our volleyball teams' participation in this event. Our program is about more than volleyball and this is an example of our teamwork beyond the court," said Coach Gary Hicklin.

Highland varsity field hockey and tennis teams played games on "Dig Pink" day as well, in support of their peers' efforts.

Dig Pink® is The SideOut Foundation's trademark name for its fundraising events. According to the Side-Out website, "a Dig Pink event can be organized at the local, county, city or state level. Although Side-Out's Dig Pink events began as volleyball specific events, participants do not have to be volleyball players/coaches or even athletes at all! The events are supported by middle/high school and college students nationwide.

All proceeds benefit SideOut, which in turn awards grants to medical research organizations and entities dedicated to providing compassionate support to breast cancer patients and their families. Your participation gives youth the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of all breast cancer patients.