This coming Mothers Day weekend (7-8 May), footy and netball clubs across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and the ACT will turn pink as they compete in the third annual Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Pink Footy & Netball Day.
Held in partnership with the WorkSafe Victorian Country Football League (VCFL), Netball Victoria and AFL Canberra, BCNA's Pink Footy & Netball Day covers the weekend games 7-8 May 2011. It offers suburban and country footy and netball clubs the chance to show their support for those in their local communities affected by breast cancer.
More than 400 footy and netball clubs and associations will show their support in pink in a variety of fun and creative ways with some clubs going all out turning goals posts, netball rings, uniforms, socks and even boundary lines pink for the weekend's games.
Funds raised from clubs who purchase the pink match ball will go directly to BCNA to support its work in ensuring women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families, are provided with the very best information, and support possible, no matter who they are or where they live.
Clubs will also host additional community fundraising activities such as sausage sizzles, raffles and auctions in support of BCNA.
Netball Victoria CEO Mrs Leigh Russell says she's thrilled to be a part of Pink Footy & Netball Day 2011.
"It is a privilege for our community to support BCNA in their quest to support women and their families that are affected by breast cancer. It is a very practical way in which the netball family can assist the wider community. We are looking forward to once again seeing pink netballs on courts across Victoria."
VCFL CEO Glenn Scott says the annual fundraising event is a favourite among footy clubs.
"Pink Footy & Netball Day is a great way for families and friends to come together over Australia's favourite pastime, sport, and show their love and support for women and their families affected by breast cancer."
"It's also a great way for the men to show their support for their mates who may be supporting a woman with breast cancer." Glenn said.
BCNA CEO Lyn Swinburne AM, herself a breast cancer survivor, says Pink Footy & Netball Day is a great way for sporting communities to demonstrate their support for local families affected by breast cancer.
"More than 14,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone and the funds raised via Pink Footy & Netball Day are critical to the work BCNA does in offering these women ongoing and up-to-date information, services and support," Lyn said.
"Seeing a pink footy or netball flying through the air is as much of a buzz for our women as it is for the clubs who have come together to pay tribute to them and their families."
To find out more about Pink Footy & Netball Day 2011, head to
www.pinkfootynetballday.org.au
Breast Cancer Network Australia is the peak national organisation for Australians personally affected by breast cancer. Visit us at www.bcna.org.au to find out more about our programs and services.
For more information about media and Pink Footy & Netball Day 2011, please contact -
BCNA media enquiries:
Julie Reilly T: 03 9805 2592 E: jreilly@bcna.org.au
VCFL media enquiries:
Jock Allan T: 03 8341 6041/ 0419 308 501 E: jock.allan@aflvic.com.au
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