Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — Fans at the Plymouth boy's soccer game against LaVille next Thursday might be surprised to see a change in the team's usual uniform.
They will be outfitted in pink jerseys, donated by Oliver Ford and Ounce of Prevention (OOP).
Operation Leadership, a student group at Plymouth High School of about 50 members, is joining in the effort by selling "pink" breast cancer items during lunch next week. Stacy Scheetz, faculty organizer, said that the members of Operation Leadership are full of ideas about how to raise money. Some of the items to be sold include "Go Big Red" t-shirts, pink tie-dye shirts, headbands, bracelets, and one sure to be popular item—pink hair feathers. Scheetz said that many students have already come into her office asking about the feathers and when they will be available.
Local hairdressers Tonda Ellis from Kay's Beauty Salon and Jennie Mikesell from Shear Designs will be installing the hair feathers during lunch next week at the school, as well as during the soccer game Thursday. Scheetz said that she expects the feathers will be about $6-7 each.
Operation Leadership will also be having a bake sale at the game, and buckets will be available at the gate for those wishing to donate. PHS staff will be wearing jeans and pink shirts on game day for a minimum $5 donation.
All proceeds from these fundraisers will go to the Nancy Jaynes memorial scholarship. Jaynes was a family and consumer science teacher for 30 years at PHS. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998 and passed away in 2008.
President of Operation Leadership and captain of the soccer team Evan Glaub is Jayne's son. It was his idea to use the soccer game Thursday as a way to raise money and awareness for the scholarship fund. This is the third year that a PHS student will be a recipient of the scholarship.
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, OOP has planned many "pink" events in addition to the soccer game.
OOP and Oliver Ford will be purchasing pink shoe covers for the PHS football team to wear during their own pink game Oct. 7. Varsity players and cheerleaders will also get specially designed t-shirts.
They will be selling pink items at the LifePlex Health Fair Sept. 21, and will hold a "Paint Your Pumpkin Pink" event at the LifePlex Oct. 19. From noon to 8 p.m., kids and adults alike can paint pumpkins donated by Hensler's Nursery. All different shades of pink paint will be available, and there will be prizes given for the best design in each age group. The finished pumpkins will be left at the LifePlex for visitors to enjoy.
"We're going to line the foyer of the LifePlex with pumpkins," said Jennifer Houin, co-founder of OOP.
The Plymouth Fire Department will be selling pink and black t-shirts the entire month of October, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to OOP.
"It will look just like a Plymouth Fire Department shirt, with the pink ribbon through it," said firefighter Jim Budd.
The firefighters will be wearing the shirts during the month, and pre-orders are being accepted now. Sizes are adult S-XXXL and they start at $15. Youth sizes are available by special request. To pre-order, contact Madeline Johns at the fire department, 574-936-2156.
Hensler's Nursery will hold a giant pumpkin drop to benefit OOP Oct. 29. They are located at 5715 N. 750 E. in Hamlet. More information can be found by calling them at 574-867-4192.
OOP's annual MargariTATAville fundraiser is Oct. 15 from 6 p.m. to midnight at Swan Lake Resort. Houin noted that in the past the funds from this night have gone to benefit Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, but that this year OOP is considering starting a renewable four year scholarship in conjunction with the Marshall County Community Foundation. Houin also said that she is still in need of items for the silent auction on that night. Anyone interested in donating can contact her at jennifer.h@oliverford.com.
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