Side-Out Foundation
The Side-Out Foundation, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is an American non-profit breast cancer charity that raises awareness and funds for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Side-Out fundraises mainly through volleyball-related events. Their mission, as it is stated on their website is, "to unite volleyball players and coaches and to have them work toward the common goal of furthering breast cancer awareness, education, and patient services." Side-Out has a board of directors and team of scientific advisers. History The Side-Out Foundation was established in 2004 by West Springfield High School girls volleyball coach Rick Dunetz, after his mother, Gloria Dunetz, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. The Dig Pink movement was started by The-Side Out Foundation. On August 13, 2014, The Side-Out Story, a documentary about the Side-Out Foundation was published to Rick Dunetz's YouTube channel. The film also was shown at the All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival where it received an Audience Choice Award. Activities Side-Out's activities raise about $1.5 million for the organization each year. Since their roots are in the sport of volleyball their events and activities revolve around the sport. Each year hundreds of Middle School, High School, and College volleyball teams host Dig