From the Elk Valley Times:
In support of patients and research of cancer, the officials of the South Central Basketball Officials Association used pink whistles during last week’s games.
The officials wanted to take the opportunity to help with the fight.
"Several officials have been affected either by family members, friends or personally," said Craig Carmichael, a local official supporting the project. "We wanted to do something at a high school level.
"You many have noticed several of the teams wearing pink shoe laces to show their acknowledgement of the fight. With this inaugural effort being so successful, we hope to make this a yearly thing and hope that other association will join in.
"We want to thank each official who has assisted with this great cause," continued Carmichael. "Thus far, the SCBOA has raised over $1,200 through donations by the guys in the striped shirts.
"We also want to thank the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association and Gene Meneese for allowing us to use the whistles. Mr. Ray Moffet, who has been instrumental in the effort, supervises the association."
