AHS Athletes Don Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

KAYIU WONG
Staff Writer

The clique in “Mean Girls” may only wear pink on Wednesdays, but the entire month of October is dedicated to “thinking” pink. Many are aware of the seriousness of breast cancer, but education towards prevention and treatment is still prominent. On campus, athletes sporting pink bows and socks represent AHS’ own cancer awareness movement.

Pink attire represents taking a stand to honor cancer survivors and to further support breast cancer research. Seeing the volleyball team huddled into a circle of matching pink socks and the Cheer team practicing in bright pink T-shirts have both been popular sights around AHS this month.

To soccer player Dilene Soto, for example, this month personally motivates her because it celebrates her own family members’ successful fights against breast cancer. Pink headbands, cleats, shorts and bows are what Soto describes as “a meaningful way of support.”

On another note, wearing pink to tennis player Jonathan Ngo has made him more proactive on the court and informed toward supporting cancer awareness. Ngo prominently wears pink shoes and carries around a pink bag to exemplify that it is the color to have as an athlete this month.

“Even though you may not be directly contributing, the moral support is there. [By] supporting a cause like this, students display their passion in their own way,” Ngo said.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is all about joining together to help, support, educate and embrace women who have breast cancer. Pink means more than just a color, but rather, vibrancy and hope. Therefore, sporting pink attire is a prevalent movement taking place among AHS’ athletes.