For more than a week, the Dunkirk school community has been rallying for a city family impacted by a fire that heavily damaged their home last month on King Street. Today, those efforts become a bit competitive.

Today and Thursday, athletes from across sports will be playing against each other in volleyball matches to raise money to support the Pacheco family. There will also be a bake sale sponsored by the modified volleyball team, a basket raffle and a 50-50 drawing. Spanish food will be sold during the game, as well. All proceeds from the event go directly to supporting the Pacheco family.

The events will be in the Dunkirk High School gym, each beginning at 5 p.m. Today, the modified and junior varsity teams clash, with the boys soccer and football teams playing for the chance to play the volleyball team later that evening. On Thursday, the varsity teams take their turn on the court, beginning with the varsity boys soccer team, coached by Zach Meadows, against the varsity football team, coached by Edwin Gomez. Same as the night prior, the winners will face the volleyball team, coached by Kyle Jarrell.

“We love getting involved with other programs and building that community,” Gomez said. “This year is just a little more special where we get to help out one of our own. I know the Dunkirk community always steps up when there’s a need and we are excited to be able to help!”

Donations can be made through Venmo or Cashapp to @DunkirkVolleyball.