Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League

 
While coaching girls' volleyball at Kiski Area High School, both Ellen Toy and Jamie Vick Moran were diagnosed with cancer in the 2009-2010 school year. Toy, the head coach, resigned in 2013 when her cancer returned. She underwent a gastrectomy having her stomach removed and returned as coach for 2014. The gastrectomy rendered her unable to do some of the more physical aspects of coaching volleyball. This past year Ellen has retired from teaching and coaching. Volleyball has been her vehicle in life but intends to stay connected with the sport. Last summer with her husband she traveled to California and met members of the U.S. women's volleyball team and also served as a virtual coach to the team during the FIVB World Grand Prix in 2013.
 
Ms. Moran and Ms. Toy inspired Kiski Area's "Jam the Gym" volleyball event with the support of their families. "Jam the Gym" is a volleyball triple header -Two high school matches and one college match that benefits multiple cancer charities celebrated it's fifth anniversary in September 2014. Ellen's strength and Jaime's legacy through their courageous battle with cancer has taught all who knew them, to "never give up".