Faulkner University

Eagles make “fashion statement” at awareness dinner

Kim Hendrix delivers a touching  message at the awareness dinner

September 17, 2008

Faulkner University’s volleyball team hosted their Breast Cancer Awareness dinner Tuesday night, Sept. 16, in the Rotunda building on campus. The Eagles have dedicated their 2008 season to ‘Playing for a Cure’ and the dinner was the first of two major events to be held on campus to benefit Passionately Pink and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Junior volleyball player Samantha Talley serves drinks

Faulkner Vice President Joey Wiginton and Human Resources Director Renee Davis share a laugh during the meal

    All players from both the varsity and junior varsity programs wore pink polos complete with the BCA ribbon as they served dinner to more than 60 guests. The evening’s fashion statement didn’t end there however, as guest speaker Kim Hendrix discussed the importance of "dressing'' in spiritual attire.

Assistant Athletic Director Doug Amos introduces Kim Hendrix at the dinner

    Hendrix is well known throughout the river region for her work on WSFA 12 News. She is currently anchoring the station’s 5 p.m. newscast and is the host of Alabama Live, but last night the audience got to see a more personal side of the popular personality.

Senior volleyball player Holly Hutcheson discusses important facts regarding breat cancer survival

    Hendrix is a devoted woman of God and her message for the attendees was both inspirational and relevant. She talked about life, loss and her personal relationship with the Lord. Through difficult times she came to understand that God is bigger than life’s trials and burdens and that He alone is the answer to our suffering and the reason for our joy.

    Making a “fashion statement” was the theme of her message. Hendrix related the importance of showing Christ to the world through a fashion metaphor. She reiterated the idea that clothing one’s self in God is the best way to make a strong, positive and lasting impression; one that will never go out of style. She referred to God as the master designer and to the Bible as the catalogue for better living.

Audience members listen attentively to Hendrix

    The evening began with a silent auction and included more than 25 gift baskets featuring a vast assortment of gifts and memorabilia. In all, the event raised more than $3,000 for breast cancer awareness. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help sponsor Marie Root, a Faulkner math professor and breast cancer survivor, in the Komen 3-Day Atlanta walk for a cure. The remainder of the funds will be donated to Passionately Pink and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Marie Root is recognized in recognition of her Komen 3-Day Atlanta walk

    The Eagles are wearing special pink jerseys at all their home matches this season in support of breast cancer awareness and will host a special "Pink Out" match against conference opponent Southern Wesleyan on Oct. 16. The program will be honoring breast cancer survivors from throughout the southeast and will be taking donations for the foundation.