PITTSBURGH - The Duquesne volleyball team is once again teaming up with the Side-Out Foundation to help raise money for breast cancer research.

In volleyball, "side-out" means regaining control of the ball. Similarly, the Side-Out Foundation helps people with metastatic breast cancer regain control of their lives

Duquesne has set a goal of $2,000 and is reaching out to alumni, friends, family and fans for donations to help the team reach its goal. This season's Dig Pink® match will be Oct. 17th against Rhode Island. Fans are encourage to wear pink to show their support.

Funds raised for Side-Out go toward research specifically for patients with metastatic breast cancer, the most advanced form of the disease, and the least funded area of research.

Every $2,000 raised through Dig Pink allows Side-Out to provide an unprecedented analysis to metastatic breast cancer patients and their oncologists. This unique analysis ranks treatment solutions and clinical trials for each patient that can substantially improve the length and quality of their life.

You can make an online donation by clicking on Duquesne's Side Out Foundation Donation Page.