For Cricket Clubs across the country it’s closing in on the day they Get Out and about for Pink Stumps Day, the McGrath Foundation fundraiser to not only enjoy the game of cricket, but to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
The Proserpine Junior Cricket Association is holding their own Pink Stumps Day at the Proserpine Cricket Grounds in conjunction with their last Bowen versus Proserpine Game on Sunday February 20.
Local business Fishi are the major sponsors of the event, having donated $1000 for the day.
The McGrath Foundation raise money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to women and men experiencing breast cancer from their diagnosis right throughout treatment, allowing these nurses to work entirely free for those they treat.
More than 8,000 teams have hosted a Pink Stumps Day over the fundraisers 13 years, raising more than $9 million in supporting of their mission.
The Proserpine Junior Cricket Association Pink Stumps Day will be a community event, with jumping castles, raffles, sausage sizzles and more.
Games start at 8:00am, jumping castles arrive at 10:30 until 2:30, and entry is a gold coin donation.