'Pink Out' to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer

You don't have to look too hard find someone who has been affected by breast cancer.

The Harrison Football team learned that lesson this year; and boosters, coaches and players have decided to do something about it, participating a "pink out" at this weekend's home game against John Jay High School.

Organizers from the Harrison Football Booster Club have sold more than 300 pink T-shirts that read "Harrison Huskies Play for a Cure". Players will wear pink wristbands and accessories, cheerleaders, band members and the color guard will all participate as well.

"The kids are very excited about it," said organizer Janice Varmon.

The idea originated in January, when Harrison Football Coach Art Troilo Jr. pitched the idea during a team meeting. The mothers of two Harrison players had recently beaten breast cancer, and Troilo thought it would be a good way for his players to show their support.

"He wanted the boys to do something, to give back," said Varmon.

The team got behind the idea, and planning was passed to the booster club. Organizers have been working out the idea since.

"When we brought it to the booster club they were like 'really? The boys are going to wear pink?'" Varmon said. "Even a lot of the fathers were like 'I have to wear pink?' but everybody is wearing it, it just became where everyone is supporting it."

The "pink out" has gained momentum through the middle school and elementary schools, and parents everywhere have shown interest in participating, Varmon said. The junior varsity football team has an event of their own planned on October 10, and the Harrison Basketball team did a to breast cancer research during a game last season.

With October being , it appears the Harrison community is already joining together to support a cause that affects so many people.

"Everybody is on board," Varmon said. "Everybody is excited."