Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club is set to help stump cancer this February as it gears up for its 14th consecutive Pink Stumps Day.
On Saturday 14 February, locals will come together to hit the pitch in support of the McGrath Foundation, raising funds to ensure no one misses out on the care of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse.
McGrath Cancer Care nurses provide free care and support to those experiencing cancer in their family – originally targeting breast cancer, the McGrath Foundation has expanded to help all those who might be suffering, or know someone suffering, with cancer.
Event coordinator Trish O’Loughlin said the annual event remains a big hit, and the club has donated over a hundred grand to date.
“The energy is always high, we usually have between 130-150 women of all ages come out. Mostly local but we get people that come outside of the Bacchus Marsh community, too,” she said.
“This is our fourteenth fundraiser for pink stumps and we’ve donated about $130,000 to date.”
Players will come out swinging, playing in pink on the day to raise funds to ensure no one misses out on the care or support of the McGrath Foundation, while also raising awareness on how all types of cancer affects people.
“I’m sure there’s not too many people who leave without thinking about care and how early detection, looking after themselves, and using the services that are available can help,” Mrs O’Loughlin said.
Contact Trish O’Loughlin for tickets or to donate.
Trish 0416 024 770
E:trish@youraccounts.com.au
