WARSAW, IN - Cancer impacts countless lives, and Warsaw Community High School’s (WCHS) Cheer Block is once again rallying the community to stand united in the fight. On Friday, October 17, 2025, WCHS will host its annual Pink Out Night during the home football game against Northridge.
This special evening is dedicated to raising awareness, supporting those currently battling cancer and honoring survivors. Cancer survivors attending the game will receive free admission and a special appreciation gift at the admission gates.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Location: WCHS Football Game vs. Northridge
Fans are encouraged to wear this year’s official Pink Out shirt or purchase a pink ribbon at the game to “Walk the Block” during halftime, a powerful lap around the track to celebrate survivors, support those with a current cancer diagnosis and remember those impacted by cancer.
The Pink Out shirt webstore is now live and can be accessed at https://warsawpinkout.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Orders will be accepted through Sunday, October 5. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, please email Leslie Jackson at ljackson@warsawschools.org. All offline orders must be received and paid before the end-of-day on October 3. Shirts will be available for pickup at the WCHS Athletic Office on (or around) October 15.
Arielle Hepler, Cheer Block Leader and Pink Out Night Student Liaison, shared, “I am so honored to be a part of the Pink Out planning committee this year! Breast Cancer has such an impact on so many people throughout the community, and I am so grateful that we have an opportunity to show our support for them as well as raise awareness. I hope that Pink Out Night is an encouragement to those currently battling cancer, and a testament to the courage of those who have previously fought it. We’re all cheering you on!!”
Dr. Rachael Hoffert, Pink Out Coordinator and breast cancer survivor, shared, “As a survivor, seeing WCS students and our community walk together during Pink Out Night fills me with hope. Each step around the track is a powerful reminder that no one fights alone. The funds raised provide meals, ease the burden of transportation and medical costs, and offer encouragement to those in our community bravely battling cancer.”
The student Cheer Block and cheerleaders will be sporting their Pink Out gear and selling pink ribbons at the game, and the football team will again show its support by wearing pink accessories on the field.
Proceeds from Pink Out shirt sales directly benefit the Warsaw Cheer Block Cancer Care Fund, which provides vital resources and encouragement to WCS staff, students and families facing cancer. Last year, this fund supported over 20 families in the district.
We extend a special thank-you to Kari Vilamaa, Tri Kappa, Lutheran Health Network and Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital for their generosity and support in making this event possible.
