Women’s Volleyball organizes Volly for the Cure

The Kishwaukee College women’s volleyball team, coaches, faculty and staff will be participating in the annual Volley for a Cure September 28 at 6 p.m.

This event was organized by former volleyball coach, Jodi Lord, and Sitarz. graduate student and member of the Future Educators Association.

“The sport of volleyball has been known for supporting this cause for some time, and we decided to jump on the bandwagon and do what we could,” said Lord.  Lord also said that they “encourage the college community and surrounding communities to participate in this event.”  

Co-Presidents Nick Mclean and Kelsey Hayes of the Future Educators Association have been selling t-shirts for $10, which are available in sizes S-XL.  T-shirts are also available in XXL but have to be special ordered.  Memory Balls are also available that are in paper form that you can write your name or a message on for $1 that will be posted the night of the event.  There is also a blanket that will be auctioned off in a raffle; one ticket is $2 and three tickets for $5.

Lord also said that “we are accepting donated items for a silent auction held during this event.”  She also encourages those in attendance to make a financial donation at the door. “This is a great volunteer opportunity for the F.E.A. to work with the Kishwaukee volleyball program.”  The financial donations are specifically sent to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness foundation.

As a former volleyball coach at the college, Lord said “it also gives me a way to stay connected and offer support to both the volleyball team and the F.E.A.”  She personally knows women that are breast cancer survivors and encourages all women over the age of 40 to have annual mammograms as well as self-breast examinations.  

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Lord would like everyone to “come out and support the team and support the cause.”  If you are interested in participating in this event and/or would like to make a donation, please contact; jodilord@kishwaukeecollege.edu  or at (815) 825-2086 ext. 3080.