Painting the town pink

THIS October, Linton is blushing pink for a good cause.

Community members are leading a grassroots Pink Up Linton campaign to raise money for the McGrath Foundation, which funds breast care nurses.

Earlier in the month, Cristine Gall and her staff at Linton Takeaway hosted 50 locals at a pink-themed morning tea, putting on a spread of Clare Bear Sweets’ treats, and coffee.

“I’ve had family members diagnosed with breast cancer, alongside other ladies in town, so it’s a cause close to our hearts that we’re happy to be involved with,” she said.

“Clare’s decorating her shop pink, the Linton Craft Group are involved, and the police station’s been decorated as well.

“It’s fantastic to see our community coming together for a good cause.”

Leading Senior Constable Craig Walker was supporting the morning tea in a hot pink polo-top, and said the Linton police station is looking festive too.

“The takeaway girls came up and pinked-up the front window with decorations,” he said.

“Cristine is doing a wonderful job promoting the McGrath Foundation fundraiser and is mentioning it to everyone that drops into the Takeaway.

“Her local support for everyone in town is excellent. She has a great business here and puts so much back into our community. Everyone gets behind and supports one another in their endeavours.”

Two raffles are also running throughout the month to boost funds. Pink Up Linton ran for two weeks in 2021, raising $1750, and Ms Gall said she is aiming to beat that figure this time around.