The Hoppers Crossing Netball Association is turning pink during October to fight the good fight against one of Australia’s most deadly illnesses.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the association will be fundraising and helping anyone in the community facing cancer.
According to the Breast Cancer Network of Australia, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women with one in seven diagnosed in their lifetime.
Committee lead for fundraising at the association Kerrie Gravenall said the effort is all about standing by those who need backing in a time of need.
“Breast cancer hits a lot of people– and it doesn’t just pick and choose who it hits,“ she said.
“A lot of families around here have family members who have breast cancer or are suffering from it, so we just thought it would be good for the association to recognise October as a time we can make a difference.
“It is to get that acknowledgement of what it actually does to family and to donate really helps expand research into breast cancer.”
Pink Day on Saturday October 25 will involve lots of exciting activities throughout the day, including a major raffle with prizes, hair braiding, plenty of popcorn and fairyfloss to dig into and much more.
The association aims to raise $1000 for breast cancer research. Donations are currently being accepted, and raffle tickets will be sold at the Mossfiel Reserve picnic from October 11.
To donate: https://pinksportsday.bcna.org.au/my-fundraising/2526/hoppers-crossing-netball-association
