Softball Strikes Out Cancer
Lilly Molini
A&E Editor
Monday night's softball game was slightly abnormal.
For one, the weather was cooler than your average sweltering softball game.
The mosquitos outnumbered the spectators a million to one.
And everywhere you looked, fans were decked out in bright, neon pink from head to toe.
Waverly High School’s softball team helped strike out cancer at their annual Pink Out game Monday, Sept. 23.
The team started this fundraiser and raised around $1800 to donate to the Susan G. Jimenez foundation as well as to raise awareness for loved ones battling and the ones that lost their battle to the awful disease.
The girls took on Omaha Gross Catholic, who also ditched their traditional orange and blue uniforms and dressed out in pink gear alongside the Vikings.
The night consisted of many unique events to bring even more light to how many lives breast cancer really effects.
The crowd was able to purchase raffle tickets to win prizes that were donated.
Balloons were also available for purchase and were released after the first inning in remembrance of loved ones that have lost their battle to cancer and ones still battling.
The balloons were set free after a message that got to everyone's heart.
“Everywhere you turn there is a mother, a daughter, a sister or friend affected by cancer. As we release out balloons today, we support the fighter, admire the survivor, honor the taken, and never give up hope," announcer Tom Rine said.
This was a statement that rang through Viking Stadium, staining pink shirts with Maybelline mascara and tears.
To watch the two schools come together as one for such a bittersweet cause was something that would bring any sports adversaries together. Not only did the teams come together, but their fans as well to support such a big purpose.
Not only was the Pink Out a grand success, but the results of the game were also a grand slam. With a another victory in the books for the vikings, the night was an all around triumph with a 6-1 win for the girls.
With little events like this for such a devastating disease, everyone could make a difference and never give up hope.
One day, we can only hope there will be a cure, but until then, not giving up hope is our only option.
