'Ladies In Pink' Hit for Hope

By Annabeth Miller,
ShowMe Times Editor

Dexter’s T.S. Hill Middle School was overflowing with pink on Tuesday night when the 7th and 8th grade girl’s volleyball teams played Bernie in the second annual  game for to raise fund and awareness for breast cancer

This year’s game – Hits For Hope – not only brought out an overflowing crowd of enthusiastic middle school volleyball fans, but also broke this year’s fundraising goal. Special fundraisers – from pink bracelets and t-shirts, honor name tags and a silent auction – all combined to raise over $5,300 for cancer patients.

“The Second Annual Hits For Hope was a huge success,” said middle school principal Scott Kruse. “We want to thank everyone who helped make this happen.  Our volleyball players and coaches had set a goal of raising $3000.00 and as of right now, they have raised an accurate total of $5307.50.”

The Dexter ladies all sported special pink uniforms, and the fans joined in the action as well, with pink seen in the stands as far as the eye could see. The enthusiasm of the young fans was evident, which much of the middle school cheering section on their feet through the game. Young gentlemen sported shirts or name tags encouraging the volleyball players.

Baskets featuring everything from Vera Bradley bags to services from Dexter businesses were featured during the silent auctions. The ShowMe Times – ShowMe Dexter Barbecue – had sauces and seasonings from Dexter Barbecue restaurants, including Leon’s Dexter Queen, Hickory Log, Dexter Barbecue and Hick’s World Championship Meats – and promoted Dexter as the “Barbecue Capitol of Missouri.”

Bernie's own Becky Dennington was also on hand to autograph her book chronicling her journey with cancer, "Me and the Ugly C."

“The money will go to 18 FORE Life and then directly on to families fighting cancer,” Kruse said. “The effort will be recognized at the 18 Fore Life June 1 banquet.  Our community is kind and generous.  Again, thank you for your support.”

Dexter’s T.S. Hill Middle School was overflowing with pink on Tuesday night when the 7th and 8th grade girl’s volleyball teams played Bernie in the second annual  game for to raise fund and awareness for breast cancer

This year’s game – Hits For Hope – not only brought out an overflowing crowd of enthusiastic middle school volleyball fans, but also broke this year’s fundraising goal. Special fundraisers – from pink bracelets and t-shirts, honor name tags and a silent auction – all combined to raise over $5,300 for cancer patients.

“The Second Annual Hits For Hope was a huge success,” said middle school principal Scott Kruse. “We want to thank everyone who helped make this happen.  Our volleyball players and coaches had set a goal of raising $3000.00 and as of right now, they have raised an accurate total of $5307.50.”

The Dexter ladies all sported special pink uniforms, and the fans joined in the action as well, filling the stands with pink every where you looked. The enthusiasm of the young fans was evident, which much of the middle school cheering section on their feet through the game. Young gentlemen sported shirts or name tags encouraging the volleyball players.

Baskets featuring everything from Vera Bradley bags to services from Dexter businesses were featured during the silent auctions. The ShowMe Times – ShowMe Dexter Barbecue – had sauces and seasonings from Dexter Barbecue restaurants, including Leon’s Dexter Queen, Hickory Log, Dexter Barbecue and Hick’s World Championship Meats – and promoted Dexter as the “Barbecue Capitol of Missouri.”

“The money will go to 18 FORE Life and then directly on to families fighting cancer,” Kruse said. “The effort will be recognized at the 18 Fore Life June 1 banquet.  Our community is kind and generous.  Again, thank you for your support.”

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