Palatine High School Girls Volleyball Team Ready to Spike Out Cancer

The Spike Out Cancer game will be played in Palatine this year on October 6. The girls volleyball programs from Palatine High School and Schaumburg High School are teaming up to raise funds in the fight against cancer in our community. On Thursday, October 6, 2016 the two schools will be competing in the PHS Girls Volleyball program's 4th annual fundraising game. The match will be dedicated to all the men and women who have been touched by cancer with hopes that this devastating disease will one day be cured.

This year's Spike Out Cancer event will be hosted by the Pirates at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, IL. At 5:00pm the Junior Varsity, Freshman A, and Freshman B teams will play, followed by the Varsity and Sophomore teams at 6:00pm.

According to Dan Gavin, Head Girls Volleyball Coach at Palatine, "An unfortunate reality in today's world is that one would be hard-pressed to find anyone who's life has not in some way, shape, or form been affected by cancer. Our program is no different. Whether it's a parent, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, a teacher or hall monitor, a friend, an alumni, or a teammate, all of our girls know someone who has fought or is currently fighting some form of cancer. These are people who have loved and supported all of us over the years and we see this as our opportunity to return that love and support while also playing a small part in hopefully someday finding a cure for this horrible disease."

Admission to the event is $2; admission is free for students. A bake sale, 50/50 raffle, and prize raffle will also be held. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society in the quest for a cure.

All fans are encouraged to support this event by wearing purple and cheering on our athletes, together for an important cause.

For more information on the Spike Out Cancer event, please contact Colleen Lundell at clundell@d211.org.