Dress in Pink and get ready for a day of fun, frivolity, and fundraising at the annual Bowen Pink Stumps Day, which is due to be held on Saturday, February 18 at the Bowen Sporting Complex.
The event began in 2005 when famous cricketer Glenn McGrath and his wife Jane started the McGrath Foundation to raise money for people fighting breast cancer.
In 2008, Jane sadly lost her battle with breast cancer at just 42 years old and since then, Pink Stumps Day has become an annual event held in her memory.
Proceeds are used to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses which are dedicated specialists that help individuals and their families through diagnosis, treatment and life afterwards.
Since 2005 proceeds raised through the McGrath Foundation have funded 193 Breast Care Nurses and the charity organisation has a goal of reaching 250 nurses by 2025.
Events have been taking place right across Australia for the past 14 years and Bowen Cricket Inc has been hosting this lively ladies’ fundraising lunch for several years.
In 2022, over 300 women attended the Bowen Pink Stumps Day and $10,000 was raised for the McGrath Foundation with a further $3,000 gifted to the local Bowen Cancer and Ostomy Support Group.
This year, organisers are expecting another successful event.
“It’s a ladies’ day where everyone can enjoy each other’s company and raise money for an important charity,” said Cricket Club President and Event Organisers Seth McIntosh.
“There will be live entertainment and guest speakers so it should be another event to remember!”
Guest speakers at this year’s event include Tash Leaver from the Bowen Cancer and Ostomy Support Group, Sonographer Sue Murray who will talk about the impacts of a breast cancer diagnosis, Gemma Duncan who will talk about her breast cancer journey and a breast cancer nurse from Mackay Hospital.
Everyone is asked to dress in pink and invite their friends for a laughter-filled afternoon which will not only help support women living with breast cancer but also provide education and awareness for everyone to take onboard.
Tickets are on sale for $50 per head or $400 for a table of 10.
This includes delicious share platters of food and there will be four licenced bars on-site for guests to purchase drinks.
These include the Ballistic Beer Van and a cocktail bar.
While the women drink and dine, the men will enjoy a game of cricket nearby.
There will be two teams vying for the Watts Ducky Lee Shield on the day, this special cup is dedicated to two local men who lost their battles with cancer.
WHAT: Pink Stumps Day
WHEN: Saturday, February 18 - opens at 11.30am
WHERE: Bowen Sporting Complex
TICKETS: $50 per person or $400 for a table of 10
1: Last year’s event attracted over 300 women
2: Get your friends together for an afternoon of fun and fundraising
3: The men will get into the theme, wearing pink for a special game. Photos supplied
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