09/02/2026
❤️ THANK YOU, BRAVE NATION! ❤️
At the beginning of this season, I realized our girls wouldn’t have a special “fun game” to play in this year, like the cancer game we host every other season. From that thought, the idea for Braves for the Brave First Responders Night came together in less than 24 hours—and with only three weeks to plan it, I got to work!
Last night turned out to be everything I had envisioned and so much more.
This event would not have been possible without our 20 incredible sponsors, whose generosity helped us raise more than $2,000 to make the night happen. We are also incredibly thankful for the generous donation of our entire dinner from Flyers Pizza & Subs and our desserts from Jo Strawser, which fed our players and their honored first responders before the game.
To every friend, family member and member of Brave Nation who filled the gym for only our second home game of the season—thank you. You showed up not only to cheer on our girls, but also to recognize, celebrate and support the first responders who serve our communities every day.
The continuous “thank yous” I received before leaving the gym last night meant more than I can explain. Then, to wake up this morning to text messages even from a county sheriff sharing how amazing and meaningful the event was confirmed that this night truly made an impact.
While I may have come up with the idea, Brave Nation is what brought it to life. Every sponsor, donation, volunteer, meal, decorated table, shared post, person in the stands and word of encouragement played a part in making the evening so special.
Most importantly, thank you to our first responders for allowing our girls to honor you. We hope you felt just how loved, respected and appreciated you are—not only by our volleyball program, but by our entire community.
For everyone who has already asked whether this will become a yearly event: my goal is to continue Braves for the Brave every other year, during the seasons when we do not host our cancer game. After seeing what this first event became, I am already looking forward to the next one!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Brave Nation. You showed up, you supported us and you helped make our first Braves for the Brave night an evening we will never forget. 🏐🇺🇸
❤️ Coach Daija