About Us
The Side-Out Foundation (Side-Out) was established in 2004 to unite volleyball players and coaches and to have them work toward the common goal of furthering breast cancer awareness, education and patient services. Side-Out supports teams nationwide in their volleyball tournaments, clinics and other fundraising efforts. The foundation offers practical support for fundraising in addition to educational material for participants in order to help them become effective advocates for breast cancer. We contribute the funds to organizations that serve breast cancer patients, whether it be in the form of research, medical services or compassionate support.
The term side-out refers to a situation in volleyball when one team wins a point while its opponent is serving, thereby regaining serve or control of play. It is hoped that this Side-Out will do the same for breast cancer patients, providing them with the support, education and best available treatments to regain control of their lives.
Our Mission
The Side-Out Foundation is a support and advocacy organization dedicated to making a significant and identifiable difference in the lives of breast cancer patients and their families by supporting clinical trials, increasing compassionate support services and educating communities.
2011 Objectives
- Fund translational research
- Expand compassionate support
- Launch Dig Pink® ambassador program
Latest Blog Posts
The below story was read at the 2012 Capitol Hill Classic. Boxer and actor Randall “Tex” Cobb once said “Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the dealing with it.” Fear has the potential to motivate and encourage you, something Julie Matthews understands well. Julie is the special projects coordinator at The Side-Out Foundation, the […]
February 21, 2012
by Sarah Hemminger Carlow University Many young adults feel overwhelmed and insignificant as they ponder thoughts of what life past high school will hold for them. The pressure of college and career choices can seem daunting and insurmountable. I felt exactly this way during the summer of 2010. I had no idea that my love […]
January 24, 2012
Foundation Headlines
Join the following tournaments as they strive to… Make a Statement. Educate. Raise Funds. MLK Memphis — January 28-29 ASICS President’s Day Classic — February 18-20 Capitol Hill Classic — February 18-20 TVA Omaha Classic — February 18-19 Colorado Crossroads — February 25-27 and March 2-4 Lids Team Sports Mideast Qualifier — March 16-18 (St. […]
February 3, 2012
Side-Out Ambassador Program (SOAP) award winners were announced Thursday, December 15th. On Friday, December 16th, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) made a special announcement of the Side-Out/AVCA National Dig Pink® Award winners at the 2011 AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet at the AVCA Annual Convention. Congratulations, Sarah, Kayleigh and Jenna on this special […]
December 20, 2011
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