Cy-Fair HS Athletic Teams Raise Awareness with Pink Out Pep Rally
By Brennan Gibbs and Gina Granger, Cy-Fair HS
Cy-Fair High School girls’ basketball coach Ann Robique speaks during the school’s annual Pink Out Rally. The event brings staff, students and members of the Cy-Fair High School community together to raise proceeds for Cleaning for a Cause, a non-profit organization that cleans the homes of cancer patients. The rally, held Oct. 19 at the school’s main gym, brought staff, students and members of the Cy-Fair High School community together to raise proceeds for Cleaning for a Cause, a non-profit organization that cleans the homes of cancer patients. Shirts were sold to raise money and worn by those in attendance.
“My favorite Pink Out tradition is awarding the money to the cancer survivors and patients,” said Rebecca Wells, a Cy-Fair girls’ assistant soccer coach and breast cancer survivor herself. “Some of the bills are outrageous and ridiculous.”
The rally featured performances by the Cy-Fair band, Brigade, cheerleaders and step team.
Cy-Fair High School senior basketball player Anna Farrell, left, presents former Bobcats girls’ soccer coach Bobbi Wass-Jones with a pink wreath, pink flowers and gift bag during the school’s Pink Out Pep Rally on Oct 19. The Cy-Fair girls’ athletic team held the annual rally to raise proceeds and awareness for breast cancer, honoring survivors and sharing information for attendees. |
“It was good that they shared all of that information because some of that I didn't even know myself,” said Phylicia Harding, a Cy-Fair algebra teacher. Added Athletic Trainer Nicholas Portillo: “Sports have a big platform. They can shine a brighter light than most people when it comes to breast cancer awareness.” A lot of important information was shared at the rally, including tips for best prevention for breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Staying in good health is a vital part in reducing the risk of developing breast cancer.
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Cy-Fair High School volleyball players Emily Riley, left, and Isabella Torres read facts about breast cancer during the school’s Pink Out Pep Rally. The event recognized breast cancer survivors but also was used as an informative platform as captains from each girls’ team sport read facts. Simply having the dialogue and sharing the information was a positive takeaway for most attending the event.
“I think it is important to talk about breast cancer and to highlight how important it is that as women and as young females, we need to be very mindful to go and get checked every single year,” said Ana Martin, Cy-Fair principal. “If you do get checked and they detect something early, it could possibly save your life,”
The Pink Out Pep Rally is just another example of Cy-Fair High School showcasing ‘Bobcat Fight Never Dies.’
“I love the way ‘BFND’ shows how much we care about this cause,” said Dominick Chiles, a Cy-Fair student athletic trainer. “I love it.”
