MONTICELLO – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team will host its first ever “Dig for a Cure” this Saturday, October 31 to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
 
“Dig for a Cure” is an event many colleges and universities, among other organizations, have done to raise awareness and funds for the Komen Foundation. Other colleges in the state of Arkansas to participate in the event are Arkansas Tech, Harding, Henderson State and Southern Arkansas.
 
UAM volleyball coach Nicole Smith and her staff are currently asking those who wish to participate to pledge a certain amount of money per dig recorded in both of UAM’s home matches on Saturday. Donations are also greatly accepted.
 
“We encourage everyone to participate in this event, regardless if you can be at the matches or not,” said Smith. “This is such a great cause and great way to get more involved in our community.”
 
Additionally, Smith encourages those in attendance to wear pink attire in support of the cause. The Cotton Blossom players will be wearing pink jerseys, donated by Miriam Kindred, grandmother of senior Sara Kindred.
 
Saturday’s schedule begins with an 11 a.m. match against Philander Smith, followed by a 1 p.m. match against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

For more information or to make a pledge, contact assistant coach Karla White at (870) 460-1504 or email her at white@uamont.edu.