Number of Participants: 34
Hours Donated: 6
Value of Time Served: $7,097
Event Amount Raised: $3,000
Event Type: Health & Medicine
Activity: Girls Volleyball
School: Needham High School
Date: September 30, 2025
Location:
Needham High School
Webster Street, Needham
MA
About:
Excitement was high at Needham High School as the Girls Volleyball team hosted their annual Dig Pink event on October 10. This special initiative raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research, bringing the school and wider community together in support of a meaningful cause.
In partnership with Newton South High School, the Rockets have been alternating hosting duties for this event for nearly a decade. Leading up to the game, teams raise funds through suggested donations, bake sales, and serving competitions, with additional fundraising taking place at the game itself. On average, the event raises between $3,000 and $5,000 each year, contributing to a growing total that demonstrates the community’s long-term commitment to the Side-Out Foundation.
The student-athletes create custom pink shirts for warm-ups, and the gym is decorated in pink to create a festive, inspiring atmosphere. Events like Dig Pink highlight how student-athletes can leverage their passion for sports to make a positive impact and support causes that touch so many lives.
