Involve the Entire Community

Involve the entire Volleyball program

• Encourage all teams (younger leagues, junior high & junior varsity) to wear the Volley for the Cure uniforms on the designated day.
• Recognize younger participating teams during the Varsity match

Involve the entire School

• Invite the band, drum line, or pep band to provide pre-match and between match entertainment.
• Ask the choral group to sing the National Anthem.
• Invite the American Sign Language class to sign the National Anthem.
• Ask the Student Government or Pep Club to organize special cheer sections.
• Invite the health teachers to share educational materials and models.

Involving the Community

• Submit Media Release Form to local papers or media outlets
• Hang posters/fliers in local shops or businesses.
• Ask local Komen Affiliate to help you get the word out to your area.
• Invite breast cancer survivors/families to attend.
• Post your Match on the Volley for the Cure Ohio™ Facebook page.
• Have Volley for the Cure™ banners hanging outside of the gym for fans to sign as they walk in.

“Volley for the Cure™ is not just a game, at Lakota West, it is an event.    We sell hundreds of t-shirts, raising awareness every time a student wears a shirt.  It is a community effort. We raise money, educate our fans, have a great volleyball match and have fun doing it.”

Tracey Kornau
Lakota West Varsity Volleyball Coach & Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Former President