Brownwood Middle School volleyball players and their coaches hosted an event, “Diggin’ for a Cure,” in honor of Debra Kirkland.

Kirkland is the mother of BMS coach Kim Harvey.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer sixteen years ago and has recently begun the fight against bone cancer.  Kirkland is an alumnus of Brownwood and served as an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent for the school district for 25 years.

During the Brownwood MS vs. San Angelo Lincoln games, BMS athletes played in honor of Kirkland.  Students sold concessions and baked goods along with “Diggin’ for a Cure” t-shirts.  These t-shirts are available for $12 each through Monday, October 20th.  Anyone interested in purchasing a t-shirt may contact Coach McGuire at [email protected].

All proceeds from t-shirts as well as concession sales during the event benefit Mrs. Kirkland to help with expenses related to her treatment.

Pictured above Coach Harvey gives a bouquet of flowers to her mother, Mrs. Kirkland.

Below are more photos from the event.

Athletes wore pink in support of Kirkland and cancer awareness.

The team presents a bouquet of flowers to Mrs. Kirkland.

Kirkland’s family attended the games in a show of support.

Coach Harvey, Mrs. Kirkland and the team after the game.