There is a 13% chance of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer at some point in her life. And 30% of all new female cancers every year are identified as breast cancer. This year’s Fairview Girls’ Volleyball Team fundraiser was in support of research and treatment for this cancer, celebrating the second year of Fairview’s Pink Day.

“I think all females can support the idea of finding a cure for breast cancer and supporting all the people that have to deal with it in their lives. One in three women will have it, so chances are, there was someone in their life that was touched by it,” said Laura Guedelhoefer, a coach for the Knights team. 

The Fairview girl’s volleyball team hosted an event on Tuesday, October 15th, to spread awareness and build support for the cause of breast cancer treatment development. This event, named Pink Day, was a fundraiser in the form of a bake sale. All profits went to the Breast Cancer Treatment Center at Boulder Community Health. Pink is the official color for spreading awareness for breast cancer, so throughout the day many students and teachers sported various pink accessories. The team hosted a game in the evening, selling baked goods and playing a succession of games against the Skyline C-team, JV, and Varsity for spectators. All the Fairview volleyball players wore the pink day shirts for this year during warmup. In total this year, the bake sale was able to raise $415 to help support those suffering from breast cancer and raise awareness for the cause. 

“I think it’s an important cause, and I’m really happy that the Fairview Volleyball Program is supporting this cause and just helping out with it,” said Amber Olson (12). 

Every part of Pink Day is made possible by the coaches and players. In the last parts of the school day, many of the volleyball players decorated the main gym for the event, putting up pink streamers and setting up the bake stand. All of the baked goods sold at the event are made and donated by the players and their families who also run the bake sale stand between games. Many different types of baked goods, all pink-themed, are sold to numerous spectators to support research and treatment. 

Julia Morgenthau, a parent of three students at Fairview, said, “The girls really support each other, and there’s a lot of camaraderie and a lot of teamwork. And that’s a wonderful thing to see in a sport. And especially a sport that’s new to some girls. It seems like everyone tries to help each other out. Everyone’s learning and working together to try to be the best team they can be.” 

Although the players play a big part in making it possible, the coaches also play a big role. The coaches organize everything and they send out forms and sign-up sheets to make sure there are enough participants. Another group that helps to make it possible is the Student Council. StuCo helped to buy the decorations and they helped decorate the gym. Finally, none of this would have been possible without the parents and those who brought the sweet treats. 

“I think it’s much similar to others, but I feel like there’s a lot more spirit this year. Pretty much everyone’s wearing pink, or at least all the players are wearing pink in some way,” said Olson.

“I think the fact that there are so many people participating is just a wonderful example of how the community can come together to support a good cause,” said Morgenthau. 

Based on popular opinion, the best part of Pink Day is all the baked treats and other food. Another big part of Pink Day that people enjoy is the sense of community made by all the players, coaches, parents, and student body coming together to support a good cause whether that’s donating, getting a treat, or just being there. 

Practical arts teacher and volleyball coach Madeline Butler said, “My favorite, favorite part is taking the time to honor all of those who are currently battling breast cancer, who are in remission, who have survived, and those who we have lost as well.”