First George Mason University ASSIP Recipients Awarded Side-Out Foundation STEM Internships and Grant
Mia Salinas and Angela Rojas Rivera to gain hands-on experience in metastatic breast cancer research through collaborative internship opportunity FAIRFAX, Va. – The Side-Out Foundation (Side-Out), in partnership with George Mason University, has announced two young student leaders as the first recipients of a new foundation STEM grant initiative established in honor of founder Bryant […]
Side-Out Welcomes the 2020-21 Ambassadors!
Meet our newest official Side-Out Ambassadors! This group of students have taken the last few months to educate themselves, utilize their leadership skills, and become advocates for those living with metastatic breast cancer. Each Side-Out Ambassador has made undeniable differences in their communities across the country. We are incredibly proud of the hard work that […]
Side-Out & Dig Pink: A Mission Beyond Me
Organizing Dig Pink® Night for Klein Forest High School has been life changing. Being involved with an organization that drives change in how all cancer is treated and slowing down the progression of stage IV breast cancer is monumental. This being my second year organizing this event has led me to define my mission as a Side-Out […]
Dig Pink Impacting Breast Cancer Internationally
I recall my apprehension after getting a text from my previous volleyball captain asking me whether I would like to continue Dig Pink at our school. Coming into a new season, I was afraid of the new leadership position, worried about living up to her achievements with the “Play for Pink” campaign, and uncertain I […]
Learning Strength With Dig Pink
“It is estimated that 42,260 deaths from breast cancer will occur this year” This is just one of the heartbreaking statistics that I learned while completing my education hours. This is a statistic that will stay with me for the rest of my life. This is why I fight for a cure with Dig Pink. […]
Overcoming Difficulty As A Side-Out Ambassador
The Ambassador Program experience opened my eyes to a lot of new information. I did not realize that there were so many variables that go into the decision of what treatment plan a patient receives, how important support systems are, and the emotional toll it takes on the patient and their support system. An Eye-Opening […]
Side-Out, AVCA Reveal 2019 National Dig Pink Award Recipients
FAIRFAX, Va. – The Side-Out Foundation and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced at the AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet on Friday, December 20 the three students to earn the 2019 Side-Out/AVCA National Dig Pink Award. AVCA and Side-Out were proud to announce Jimin Kim (Taejon Christian International School in Daejeon, South Korea), Kayla […]
Seeing The Bigger Picture with Dig Pink
Dig Pink Breaking Social Boundaries at The College Level
Last fall I had the opportunity to orchestrate a Dig Pink event at my current school, Bowdoin College. Throughout the event I was moved by the number of people – faculty members, parents, and especially teammates – who reached out to me to share their personal connections to the cause. The Dig Pink event broke […]
