The Charity Gala Day of bowls on Thursday 30 May brought together 22 teams from South West Rocks to Woolgoolga.

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“An enjoyable morning of bowling and fundraising for a great local charity, ending with lunch together,” Urunga Bowling Club Social Committee Chair Noela McCabe told News Of The Area.

“There were quite a few bowlers ‘pretty in pink’ showing their support to the day and charity.”

The event was proudly supported by Club Urunga and eighteen other local businesses who donated gifts and vouchers.

“Congratulations to the team winners of the Pink Silks Trust Charity Gala Day, though it goes without saying that everyone who participated were winners,” Noela said.

In first was Team Burgess, with Team Tarrant second and Team Gallop third.

The Club wished the funds raised from their Gala Day to stay locally, with all money going directly to those who need it.

“We chose the Pink Silks Trust because ultimately we wanted to know that proceeds from the day raised would go to help women with cancer and other disabilities in our own community,” said Noela.

“We have for many, many years held a Biggest Morning Tea at the club and unfortunately we were unable to hold one this past year.

“The idea of a Charity Gala Day was born out of our wish to still be involved in supporting those who have cancer and to make a contribution to a worthwhile organisation with the same aim.”

Hearing about the work of the Pink Silks Trust they decided to support their work.

“We made a great choice,” said Noelle, “hopefully through everyone’s efforts and generosity on the day we have helped the Pink Silks, in some small way, make a difference in people’s lives.”

On Tuesday 25 June, Urunga Bowling Club presented Pink Silks Trust founder and chair Tanya Johnson OAM with a cheque for $1,500.

“It is so wonderful to be supported by Urunga Bowling Club and all those involved in the charity day, helping us to meet the needs of local women and their families through a challenging time,” Ms Johnson said.

“We are very grateful for the hard work involved in organising the Gala Day and for the amazing donation from Urunga Bowling Club, which will change lives.”

Pink Silks Trust is a local registered charity raising funds each year to assist local women in the Coffs Coast community diagnosed with cancer, long term illness, traumatic illness and disabilities.

PST has raised $1.375m to date, now with 95 percent staying locally and $10,000 a year going to national research foundations.

“We aim to ensure every woman’s journey is made easier, and as a collective community force, we are making a significant difference in our community together,” said Ms Johnson.

By Andrea FERRARI