Lady Zizzer Basketball Pink Out Fundraiser set for Feb. 6

The West Plains High School Lady Zizzer Basketball Team will host their Tenth Annual Zizzer Pink Out night on Monday, Feb. 6, at West Plains High School. Games will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity teams in action against Waynesville. West Plains Bank and Trust Company is the sponsor for the event and all proceeds raised will benefit Ozarks Healthcare (OHC) Cancer Treatment Center.

The amount raised from the 2022 Lady Zizzer Pink Out game totaled $22,250, a record-breaking fundraising year in the event’s history. Since West Plains Bank and Trust Company began sponsoring this event in 2019, approximately $65,400 has been raised with all proceeds benefitting Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center and respective campaigns. “Our health system is incredibly appreciative of the generosity shown by the West Plains Lady Zizzers, along with community partners such as West Plains Bank and Trust Company, through the annual Pink-Out tradition,” Josh Reeves, Vice President of Development at Ozarks Healthcare, said. “The funds raised through last years’ event aided in the purchase of the mobile mammography unit for Ozarks Healthcare, which we hope will hit the pavement very soon. We are fortunate to live and serve in a wonderful community that is supportive of our mission to provide compassionate and quality healthcare close to home.”

There are plenty of opportunities to support the 2023 Pink Out event. Items for purchase are available from Lady Zizzer Basketball players or through the online storefront -https://ladyzizzerpinkout.squarespace.com/. Items available for purchase include:

Pink Out T-shirts – T-shirts are being sold through 12:00 noon, Jan. 18. Short and long sleeve T-shirts in choices of tan or black are being sold for $10 and $15 each, respectively. In addition to sales through players or online, T-Shirts can be ordered through the Lady Zizzer Basketball Facebook page, ‘Lady Zizzer Basketball’. The entire purchase price of each shirt sold will be donated to the Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center, thanks to sponsorship of the T-shirts by West Plains Bank and Trust Company. Shirts will be available for pickup on Feb. 2, at West Plains Bank and Trust Company Main Bank, unless other arrangements have been made (delivery by a player, coach, etc.).

Smoked Ribs – Just in time for the Super Bowl, enjoy delicious smoked ribs for only $25 per rack! Rib pick-up will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 11, at the West Plains High School FFA Building. Prepaid orders will be taken in advance and through the end of the varsity game the night of Pink Out. Thanks to a generous donation of the ribs by the Law Office of Jacob Garrett, LLC/Jacob and Erika Garrett, the entire purchase price will benefit the Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center. Dedicated Zizzer fans, Jack Randolph and Lynn Tyree are graciously donating their time to prepare the ribs. 

Jeff Wood Pink Out Cookies – Local baker, Jeff Wood, has generously donated six dozen cookies to be sold at the Pink Out game for $3 each. The sugar cookies will be decorated to fit the theme of breast cancer awareness. 

Raffle Items - Shaun and Andrea Duggins, owners of Westgate Realty, Inc., West Plains, Mo., have donated two items for raffle – a pair of Apple AirPods Max and $200 gas card to Crossroads Convenience. Tickets are $10 each or 3 tickets for $25 with all money raised benefitting the Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center. The winning ticket will be drawn during halftime of the varsity game. The winner does not have to be present to win.

Smoked Hams and Turkeys for Easter – The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation has donated two hams and two turkeys, which will be smoked by Jack Randolph in time for Easter weekend, with pick-up set for Friday, April 14, 2023. The smoked meats will be offered at live auction during half-time of the varsity game. All proceeds will benefit the Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center. 

For additional information regarding Lady Zizzer Pink Out fundraising efforts or events happening the night of the game, call Sammi Radosevich at 417-256-6150.