AIKEN, S.C. - It is time to "Think Pink." USC Aiken volleyball is raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure for breast cancer research where they will be hosting a "Dig for the Cure" event on Thursday, Oct. 1.  

It all begins at 6 p.m. with a silent auction.
 
Various businesses throughout the area have donated items for the auction, proceeds from which will go directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure. Donations for the auction will be accepted until Sept. 30. Winners will be announced at half-time during the match.
 
The Lady Pacers will play against Augusta State at 7 p.m. for this "Pinktastic" event. Come out and cheer for the Lady Pacers in their match against their rival. Not only will you get some great entertainment, but you will also have many opportunities to win prizes. There will be numerous giveaways in addition to the traditional Domino's Serve for Pizza Contest, which will be held at the end of the match.
 
Maureen Simpson, director of the Aiken Choral Society will sing the National Anthem before the first serve of the game. Simpson's mother was a victim of breast cancer, and the cause is close to her heart.
 
T-shirts for this special event are being donated by Jim Hanna and they will be available for only $10 - 100% of the proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure. Any other donations for the Lady Pacers' cause are greatly appreciated.

**Julie Cox contributed to this report**