Badger News
Every great volleyball play starts with a perfect pass, and now club teams nationwide are making a different kind of perfect pass—one that changes lives.
Today, volleyball teams nationwide are joining in the Perfect Pass Challenge – inspired by the viral success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Teams raise funds and distribute pink ribbons with research information cards at tournaments, creating a network effect that tackles two critical barriers in metastatic breast cancer research: funding and patient participation.
The goal: 25,000 ribbons distributed and $250,000 raised and thousands of new pathways connecting MBC patients to clinical trials through trusted community connections.
The Perfect Pass Challenge is an initiative by the Side-Out Foundation, encouraging volleyball teams across the country to rally together by completing “perfect passes” in practice and competition. Each pass represents a commitment to excellence on the court—and off, to supporting vital cancer research and treatment.
The Badger Region is encouraging clubs and teams to sign up to be a part of the Perfect Pass Challenge. To sign up for more information, click here: https://side-out.org/a-new-dig-pink-experience/
Why support the Perfect Pass?
Raise Funds: Teams commit to fundraising for metastatic breast cancer research, directly
supporting breakthrough clinical trials and patient services.
Spread Research to Your Community: Teams mobilize their networks and send out
information about life-saving treatment opportunities for metastatic breast cancer patients.
Challenge Other Teams to Join: At any tournament, teams will create pink ribbons and
challenge their opponents by passing cards across the net that invite them to join the
movement, creating a ripple effect throughout the volleyball community.
How do teams get started?
1. Register: Register with the Side-Out Foundation and connect with a representative in
your region.
a. Get connected to Side-Out Here.
2. Fundraise & Share Research: Fundraise $500 per team before the tournament and
share important information about Side-Out’s Research via text, social media, and email.
3. Make Ribbons: Make ribbons with your team prior to the tournament and attach them to
cards.
4. Pass Cards: Pass cards and ribbons to your opponents during pool play, challenging
them to participate!
5. Wear Pink: Dress up, wear pink, and have fun!
Why should clubs participate?
Character Development: Players learn the value of service, teamwork beyond the court, and the power of collective action.
Leadership Opportunities: Athletes take ownership of ribbon creation, fundraising goals, and peer outreach, developing essential life skills.
Team Bonding: Working together on ribbon creation and fundraising initiatives strengthens team chemistry and creates lasting memories.
Community Impact: Your team becomes ambassadors for an important cause, connecting volleyball to something bigger than sports.
Positive Visibility: Demonstrates your club’s commitment to developing well-rounded athletes who contribute to their community.