Never fight alone is a common phrase used inside the St. Dominic walls exemplifying the amazing community that St. Dominic has. 

As both the girls and boys basketball teams look for a win against Timberland they are not the biggest opponent of the night. It is cancer.

Pink out night is an opportunity to give support to those who are fighting cancer and honor those who have defeated it. But also remember those who lost their battle. It is an example of how a mere game of basketball can raise funds and awareness to the cancer community. 

“It is a great night to remember those who have lost their lives to cancer and to share the impact that cancer has had on so many people’s lives,” Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Schmidt said. 

The harsh reality of cancer is that most people in their lives will be affected by it one way or another. But giving support through the sport of basketball can provide many people comfort. 

Each year all the players on the basketball team write a name for who they are playing for. Most often it is a loved one who has battled cancer. 

Junior player Kate McDonald shared she is playing for her Aunt Amy who defeated stage four breast cancer. 

“She helped raise me and was a great role model even through her battle with cancer. Showing just how strong she was,” McDonald stated. 

For many players and coaches, the battle with cancer hits close to home. The athletes use their gifts to bring joy to those who have had such a difficult fight with cancer, showing support in any way they can. 

The St. Dominic community strives to be like a family giving support to those who need it. Pink out is a great example of the community coming together showing their support that no matter what you’re going through someone is by your side rooting for you.