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Honorary Bat Girl Glowniak tickled pink by salute

SAN FRANCISCO -- Monique Glowniak was asked what she wanted printed on her pink Louisville Slugger bat as the Honorary Bat Girl for the San Francisco Giants on Breast Cancer Awareness Day at AT&T Park on Sunday.

In capital letters, "BEST MOTHER'S DAY EVER!"

The Folsom, Calif., resident was presented with the bat and an autographed personalized Giants jersey by outfielder Gregor Blanco during Sunday's pregame ceremony.

Glowniak has dedicated her life to raising awareness for breast cancer. Her mother battled breast cancer. Glowniak has lost several members of her family to different kinds of cancer and realized she had a responsibility to raise awareness and provide support for those affected.