Lisarow Ourimbah Cricket Club raised a record $10,000 for the McGrath Foundation at its annual Pink Stumps Day on January 26.
The McGrath Foundation raises funds to support people with breast cancer by providing specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses where they are most needed across Australia.
It funds 185 McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia, who have supported over 110,000 families since 2005.
To show their support for the Foundation, more than 150 people, including 40 VIP guests, came together to help raise funds on the day.
The annual Pink Stumps Day included raffles, auctions, games and prizes, as well as a gala day cricket event, with eight teams of eight getting involved from all senior grades in the club.
Local businesses generously donated 50 raffle items, while the Pink Stumps Day auction had some highly sought after items on offer including signed and framed memorabilia from Steve Smith and Shane Warne, Hayden Kerr’s helmet, a mini bat signed by Arthur Morris and more.
For those who couldn’t attend on the day, the club also arranged for ‘virtual’ seats to be purchased, helping to add to the final tally.
Club member and organiser, Carly Kidd, said it was great to see so many people come out to support the club’s initiative, which in turn will go towards helping the many families dealing with breast cancer across the country.
“Not only does our Pink Stumps Day aim to raise much needed funds for the McGrath Foundation, it brings us all closer together as club,” Kidd said.
“It’s a day to build bonds with other players, make new friendships and ultimately strengthen our unity as a club, which is a wonderful outcome.”
Central Coast Cricket Chairman Garry Burkinshaw praised the club for its efforts.
“The Lisarow Ourimbah Cricket Club should be very proud of (its) Pink Stumps Day, and the tremendous amount raised,” he said.
“It is a credit to everyone who helped to organise such a special occasion.”
Source:
Media release, Jan 30
Central Coast Cricket