RAYMOND Terrace District Cricket Club (RTDCC) will again host a Pink Stumps Day this year, but they do it with a twist that is not seen at other clubs.

On Saturday 3 March RTDCC will host their sixth annual Pink Stumps Pamper day to support the Jane McGrath foundation.

The McGrath Foundation was founded by Australian cricketing legend Glenn McGrath and his late wife Jane after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Jane unfortunately lost her fight with dreaded disease in 2008, however the foundation has helped many affected by breast cancer in the years since.

The foundation has been instrumental in increasing breast health awareness, but also in building a network of McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia through fundraisers such as “Pink Stumps Day” and the “Pink Test held at the Sydney Cricket Ground each year.

The unique RTDCC Pink Stumps event will see over 120 women fill the King Park function centre to be pampered, enjoy an amazing High Tea and be treated to an afternoon of fun and festivities.

One of the event organisers, Carolyn Lilley, told News Of The Area, “Guests will be greeted with a glass of champagne to start their day of feeling important and treasured.”

“This years theme looks at cancer risk and the importance of keeping our own well being and health in check.”

Guest speaker for the day is local Dietitian Rebecca Muddle discussing Women’s Health and the importance of healthy eating.

Nail manicures, Massage, Readings and Reiki will be available on the day to support the pamper afternoon (prior booking required).

Carolyn said, “The ladies will be able to visit certain demonstrations/stalls on the day, be presented with a fashion parade, and at the end of the day we will draw our major raffle.”

“All prizes for the day are donated by local businesses which is really appreciated.”

“We also have a Tombola which is an enormous success,” she said.

The group organisers are this year on the lookout for some prizes valued at $20.00 or more to put together a brand new game this year, their ‘Pick -A -Box’.

Carolyn added, “The afternoon is filled with fun, games, laughter and the feeling of all our sisters coming together to value ourselves and our families.”

“In saying that there is some families have 3 generations attend which is brilliant in supporting this very important foundation.”

If anyone would like to attend, contribute or donate to support the RTDCC Pink Stumps Day, please contact Carolyn Lilley 0428 975 790 or Robyn Marks 0417237347.

 

By Rachael VAUGHAN