As part of a global health campaign to improve screening for breast cancer, the American Cancer Society partnered with Imperial Chemical Industries in 1985 to designate October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Currently, over 300,000 people in the United States suffer from this disease, so during football season, schools nationwide, including Neshaminy High School (NHS), take the opportunity to show their support by wearing pink. 

On Thursday, Oct. 12, NHS  students gathered at the Heartbreak Ridge to celebrate the annual Pink Out game and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

The game against the Central Bucks East Patriots ended in an astounding 24-13 win, pushing the NHS football team closer to playoffs and adding another win to their fantastic season.

When asked how being able to play at the event felt, NHS student and football player Jacob Toner said, “The atmosphere is great. It pumps everybody up…It gets the whole community involved–people know what Neshaminy’s about when we have an event like Pink Out, and people come out to support.” 

The event helped raise awareness for breast cancer and money, too. Before and during the game, Neshaminy’s Student Council sold Pink Out T-shirts, with a little over $700 raised, most of which will be donated to aid in the fight for breast cancer awareness and treatment organizations.

The game was an overall success, with dozens of people showing up clad in pink clothes and the Student Council being able to make a sizeable donation.

When asked how the game went,  NHS student Alaina Kass commented, “Seeing everyone come out to support such a huge cause is so cool!”