Local teams raise funds for breast cancer awareness at Pink Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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Summary

Each October for 15 years, local sports teams, including Carthage High School volleyball, host Pink Games to support the Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation. Most recently, the Carthage team raised $5,050 through various fundraisers, contributing to a total of more than $70,000 in six years. The foundation has received close to $800,000 since its inception in 2007 to provide mammograms for uninsured women. The tradition encourages community involvement, fostering competition among schools to raise funds, with Carl Junction set to hold its Pink Game on October 15.

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Key Details

•Carthage volleyball raised $5,050 for Hope 4 You last Thursday.
•Local teams have raised nearly $800,000 for the foundation since 2007.
•Carl Junction has raised close to $150,000 over the years for the cause.
•Pink Games aim to increase awareness and support among community members.
•Upcoming Pink Game at Carl Junction scheduled for October 15.

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10:31 PMYahoo Sports — More than a game: Pink Games benefit local foundation

What they're saying

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Each October, for the past 15 years, local sports teams have donned pink jerseys and worked tirelessly to help increase breast cancer awareness by hosting Pink Games. But their efforts are about far more than just awareness of a struggle that touches many families at some point. It’s about real, substantial financial contributions that help the Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation provide ...
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