WHS Girls’ Volleyball Team Sponsors 4th Annual “Pink Out” Tournament for Breast Cancer Awareness: Fundraising Effort Inspired by Valiant Coach

The Westfield High School Girls’ Volleyball Team is sponsoring its fourth annual volleyball tournament, now known as “Pink Out” on Friday October 12, 2012, to raise funds and promote public awareness as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins.

“Pink Out” was initiated four years ago and became a tribute to the girls’ inspirational Coach Bev Torok. Five years ago, Torok revealed to her team that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and pledged to battle the deadly disease. The team marveled at their coach’s bravery and unyielding spirit as she continued to work while she recuperated from surgery and endured rounds of debilitating chemotherapy.

After her doctors declared her cancer-free, Torok enlisted the team’s help to bring more public awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds to fight it. The first volleyball tournament for breast cancer raised more than $8000, the second raised over $12,000, and the third an astonishing $19,000. This year’s event is planned for Friday, Oct 12^th when the freshmen team, junior varsity and varsity teams play on their home court at the high school. This year, the games are against rival East Brunswick High School.

The Freshmen game begins at 4 p.m., the JV game at 5:30 p.m., and the Varsity game at 7 p.m.. A serving contest will be held after the JV game and winners will receive prizes donated from local merchants. There will also be a refreshment stand. Breast cancer survivors are also honored in a special procession lead by Coach Torok at the conclusion of the event.

This year teams will be playing against rival East Brunswick High School.

The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door. Anyone wearing pink is admitted free. All proceeds will go to Susan G Komen Foundation. Come out and support a worthy cause!!!!

PINK OUT: October 12 at Westfield High School Gymnasium, 550 Dorian Road, Westfield