Glen Orden Cricket Club will be celebrating Pink Stumps Day to raise awareness for breast cancer and honour the women of the club and community.
A full-day cricket carnival will descend upon the club’s ground in Werribee, with friendly matches, food stalls, jumping castles and entertainment for the kids being among the fanfare.
People from all over the community are invited down to support the charity drive and put their skills to use however they can, with all proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation.
All participants and club members will be dressed up in pink and the clubhouse will be well decorated to showcase the spirit of Pink Stumps.
According to club administrator Vimal Chatrati, events like Pink Stumps Day are a great way to use sport to bring the community together and encourage unity.
“Sports connect everyone irrespective of their background, gender or age– It helps bring in harmony in the community thereby eliminating the various mental and other issues which are prevailing in our community,” he said.
Affirming and celebrating the role of women is integral to Glen Orden’s role as a pillar in the community.
“Women and girls are the true champions of any matured society, they teach us a lot and do so much for us in forms of life,” Mr Chatrati said.
“Having good representation of women and girls in clubs will encourage and motivate other women and girls too as they deserve all the benefits sports or clubs offer.”
“There is so much untapped potential in them and the Club needs to fully support them to prosper.”
The club will host its pink stumps event on March 22 and 23.
Jaidyn Kennedy
