Central and Wheaton Warrenville South girl’s volleyball teams will unite for a common cause while wearing pink for the annual Volley for The Cure match, junior Rachel Skinner said.

The varsity game will be held in Central’s main gym on Monday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. The JV, Freshman A, Freshman B and Sophomore games precede the Varsity game that evening.

The goal is to raise $30 thousand to help eliminate breast cancer, said world and classical languages teacher Eric Kaisling.

Volley for The Cure is offered state-wide, with proceeds benefitting the Susan G. Komen Foundation, according to Kaisling.

Skinner, setter and right side hitter on JV, fundraises for the event.

The team raises money by selling Volley for The Cure shirts and wristbands. They also collect monetary donations, Skinner said.

The upcoming match will mark Central’s fourth year of participation in the charitable event, Kaisling said.

Last year the team raised $27 thousand, Kaisling said. This is the third match where Central plays Wheaton Warrenville South.

All players are given special game jerseys for the event.

Varsity and JV players have a name of someone who has experienced breast cancer printed on their jersey, said Skinner.

Kaisling supports the event.

“[Volley for The Cure] is more of a community event,” Kaisling said. “Volleyball is secondary on that night.”

The night will include a silent auction, Kaisling said. A 50/50 raffle will be held as well, where the person who wins receives 50 percent of the money fundraised.

Skinner encourages the Central community to attend the event.

“Come support your Redhawks, and more importantly, the cure for breast cancer,” Skinner said.

Kaisling sees the benefits the program has with the team.

“It is a great opportunity for girls in the program to deal with something bigger than themselves,” said Kaisling. “I think it is awesome. The girls realize that giving to others is valiant and valuable.”

To attend this benevolent event, one can buy tickets for ten dollars or use their Volley for The Cure shirt as an entry fee.