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DISPLAYING PINK ribbon decals on their helmets are Martins Ferry Purple Riders, from left, Dasyn Hores, Richard McFarland and Caleb Olson. Each October during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wheeling Hospital donates the decals to all OVAC football teams. The pink ribbon is recognized nationally as the symbol of breast cancer awareness. By displaying the decals, the athletes are helping spread the word to their loved ones of the importance of annual mammograms.