Sauquoit Valley High School Athletes Raise $1,500 for the Breast Care Center at the Mohawk Valley Health System

Sauquoit Valley High School athletes raised $1,500 to benefit local patients and their families receiving care at the Mohawk Valley Health System’s Breast Care Center.

UTICA, N.Y. – This past month, Sauquoit Valley High School athletes raised $1,500 to benefit local patients and their families receiving care at the Mohawk Valley Health System’s Breast Care Center.

The Girls JV and Varsity volleyball programs hosted their 8^th annual “Think Pink” game on Friday, January 22, 2016, at Sauquoit Valley Middle School. The event featured a special presentation to honor breast cancer survivors, raffles, a bake sale and “Think Pink” items for purchase to benefit local charities.

Former Sauquoit volleyball coaches, Lindsay Kidder and Darleen Philpotts, began the “Think Pink” fundraiser to raise awareness and provide support to those affected by the disease. Both coaches had family members diagnosed with the disease. The tradition is carried on by current coaches, Meghan Welcher and John Lindberg, with guidance by Kidder and Philpotts.

“We are extremely grateful to the students of Sauquoit Valley High School for making this donation to our Breast Care Center,” said Nancy Butcher, MBA, executive director of the MVHS Cancer Center. “Our patients and their families will benefit greatly from the generosity of these athletes, their teams and the community.”

Sauquoit Valley High School volleyball players (left to right):

Front Row: Sydney Gifford, Maryanne Lewandrowski, Julia Prichard, Caitlynn LoGalbo, Kassie Berry, Samantha Canarelli, Gianna Arcuri, Kimberly Whittaker
Middle Row: Morgan Screeder, Kacey Simmons, Brianna Nassar, Brittany Inglis, Brittney Kuhn, Rachel Madden, Ashton Leary, Alyssa Burline

Back Row: Emily Burline, Kira McClusky, Rachel Wiebel, Ashlee Lallier, Abbey Mielnicki, Kiley Lazarek, Mandy Brennan, Alexa Luke, Kylie Mierek

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Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical Center are affiliates under the Mohawk Valley Health System.